Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Swakopmund travel guide

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You're Going to Love Swakopmund

With a population of 25,047, Swakopmund is a must-see destination in Erongo, Namibia. 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 Swakopmund has to offer.

When to visit Swakopmund

Swakopmund in June
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swakopmund in June
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Swakopmund in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Swakopmund, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Swakopmund

Plane

Although Swakopmund doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 22 miles from Swakopmund. The shortest flight to Swakopmund from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 44h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Swakopmund is to pick up a car hire from Windhoek, which is about 162 miles from Swakopmund. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Windhoek.

Plane

Although Swakopmund doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 22 miles from Swakopmund. The shortest flight to Swakopmund from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 44h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Swakopmund is to pick up a car hire from Windhoek, which is about 162 miles from Swakopmund. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Windhoek.

Airports near Swakopmund

WVBWalvis Bay Rooikop

Airlines serving Swakopmund

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,697 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,490 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,125 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (97 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swakopmund

Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £985 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swakopmund

Most booked hotels in Swakopmund

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Beach Hotel Swakopmund
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hotel A la Mer
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in Swakopmund

Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Swakopmund (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.61 and £20.81.

Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Swakopmund (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.61 and £20.81.

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