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. Swakopmund deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Swakopmund

Swakopmund in January
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swakopmund in January
Estimated hotel price
£37
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 18h 25m.

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 Avis and 1First Car Rental, 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 18h 25m.

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 Avis and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Windhoek.

Airports near Swakopmund

WVBWalvis Bay Rooikop

Airlines serving Swakopmund

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,154 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,102 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,649 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,975 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (92 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swakopmund

Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £537 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Beach Hotel Swakopmund
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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A La Mer
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Swakopmund

Expect to pay £1.10 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 £13.16 and £17.54. Compact (Toyota Agya or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swakopmund, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.10 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 £13.16 and £17.54. Compact (Toyota Agya or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swakopmund, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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