Windhoek travel guide
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You're Going to Love Windhoek
With 268.132 inhabitants, Windhoek is the most populous city in Namibia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windhoek has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Windhoek
When to visit Windhoek
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Windhoek in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Windhoek, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Windhoek
Plane
Windhoek is served by 2 airports: Windhoek Eros (ERS) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl (WDH). The closest to the city centre of Windhoek is Windhoek Eros, which is located 5 km from the city centre. Further away is Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl, 42 km from the centre of Windhoek.
Car
Another option to get to Windhoek is to pick up a car hire from Walvis Bay, which is about 266 km from Windhoek. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Walvis Bay.
Airlines serving Windhoek
Where to stay in Windhoek
From 5-star hotels such as the The Weinberg Windhoek to great affordable options like the The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel, Windhoek offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windhoek
Most booked hotels in Windhoek
Hiring a car in Windhoek
Hiring a car in Windhoek costs £49 per day, on average, or £293 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
Expect to pay £1.18 per litre in Windhoek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.05 and £18.73. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Standard (Volkswagen Vento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.