Moshi travel guide
Moshi Tourism | Moshi Guide
You're Going to Love Moshi
With a population of 156,959, Moshi is the largest city in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Moshi has to offer.
When to visit Moshi
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Moshi in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 16 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 350 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Moshi, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Moshi
Plane
Although Moshi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO), which is located 19 miles from Moshi. The shortest flight to Moshi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Moshi is to pick up a car hire from Arusha, which is about 45 miles from Moshi. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Europcar, among others, in Arusha.
Airlines serving Moshi
Where to stay in Moshi
Average rates range from around £51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £28 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Moshi
Most booked hotels in Moshi
Hiring a car in Moshi
Expect to pay £1.01 per litre in Moshi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.10 and £16.13.