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

Upington travel guide

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With a population of 71,373, Upington is a must-see destination in Northern Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Upington to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Upington

Upington in January
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Upington in January
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Upington in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Upington, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Upington

Plane

When flying to Upington, you’ll arrive at Upington (UTN), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Upington using Intercity Xpress or Intercape. From Bloemfontein, the bus ride to Upington takes 869 km and will cost you around £34. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 1030 km. The most popular bus station is Upington Lutz St, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Upington. Upington Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Upington, you’ll arrive at Upington (UTN), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Upington using Intercity Xpress or Intercape. From Bloemfontein, the bus ride to Upington takes 869 km and will cost you around £34. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 1030 km. The most popular bus station is Upington Lutz St, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Upington. Upington Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Upington

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Airlines serving Upington

KLM
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British Airways
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Air France
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Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in Upington

Average rates range from around £37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £49 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Upington

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River City Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Upington

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Upington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Upington, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Upington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Upington, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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