Introduction
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 May
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windhoek in May
Estimated hotel price
£85
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.

Train

The train station in Windhoek is called Windhoek, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Windhoek’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

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.

Train

The train station in Windhoek is called Windhoek, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Windhoek’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Windhoek

ERSWindhoek Eros
WDHWindhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

Airlines serving Windhoek

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,821 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,130 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,378 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,538 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
South African
Good (56 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (127 reviews)
TAAG
Okay (28 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (3 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 £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windhoek

Most booked hotels in Windhoek

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Kate's Nest Guesthouse & Backpackers
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£28+
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Hotel Uhland
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£41+
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Hilton Windhoek
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£89+
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Hiring a car in Windhoek

Hiring a car in Windhoek costs £45 per day, on average, or £271 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £0.92 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 £10.97 and £14.63. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windhoek costs £45 per day, on average, or £271 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £0.92 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 £10.97 and £14.63. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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