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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Windhoek

Windhoek in June
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windhoek in June
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Europcar, among others, in Walvis Bay.

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 Europcar, among others, in Walvis Bay.

Airports near Windhoek

ERSWindhoek Eros
WDHWindhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

Airlines serving Windhoek

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,264 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,382 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Condor
Good (620 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,112 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (332 reviews)
South African
Good (65 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (136 reviews)
TAAG
Good (32 reviews)
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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 £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £165 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windhoek

Most booked hotels in Windhoek

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Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hilton Windhoek
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£94+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Windhoek Fürstenhof
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£104+
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Hiring a car in Windhoek

Hiring a car in Windhoek costs £53 per day, on average, or £321 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.21 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 £14.42 and £19.22. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windhoek costs £53 per day, on average, or £321 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.21 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 £14.42 and £19.22. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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