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 April
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swakopmund in April
Estimated hotel price
£46
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 35 km from Swakopmund. The shortest flight to Swakopmund from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 50m.

Train

The train station in Swakopmund is called Swakopmund, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swakopmund is to pick up a car hire from Windhoek, which is about 260 km from Swakopmund. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Windhoek.

Plane

Although Swakopmund doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 35 km from Swakopmund. The shortest flight to Swakopmund from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 50m.

Train

The train station in Swakopmund is called Swakopmund, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swakopmund is to pick up a car hire from Windhoek, which is about 260 km from Swakopmund. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Windhoek.

Airports near Swakopmund

WVBWalvis Bay Rooikop

Airlines serving Swakopmund

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,370 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (87 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swakopmund

Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £562 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swakopmund

Most booked hotels in Swakopmund

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Hansa Hotel Swakopmund
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Delight Swakopmund
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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Jetty Self-Catering
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Beach Hotel Swakopmund
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Swakopmund

Expect to pay £0.99 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 £11.87 and £15.83. Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swakopmund, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.99 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 £11.87 and £15.83. Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swakopmund, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

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