Welkom travel guide
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You're Going to Love Welkom
With a population of 431.944, Welkom is a must-see destination in Free State, South Africa.
When to visit Welkom
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Welkom in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Welkom, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Welkom
Plane
Although Welkom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bloemfontein Intl (BFN), which is located 131 km from Welkom. The shortest flight to Welkom from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 37h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Welkom is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 236 km from Welkom. You’ll find branches of Woodford and Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.
Airports near Welkom
Airlines serving Welkom
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Hiring a car in Welkom
Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Welkom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.86 and £19.82. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Welkom, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.