Nakuru travel guide
Nakuru Tourism | Nakuru Guide
You're Going to Love Nakuru
With a population of 259,903, Nakuru is the largest city in Nakuru, Kenya by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nakuru to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Nakuru
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nakuru in February, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nakuru, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Nakuru
Plane
Although Nakuru doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nairobi Wilson (WIL), which is located 142 km from Nakuru.
Car
Another option to get to Nakuru is to pick up a car hire from Nairobi, which is about 140 km from Nakuru. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Nairobi.
Airlines serving Nakuru
Where to stay in Nakuru
Average rates range from around £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nakuru
Most booked hotels in Nakuru
Hiring a car in Nakuru
Expect to pay £1.18 per litre in Nakuru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.15 and £18.87.