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 flight+hotel price
£98
2 travellers
Flight to Windhoek
3 nights at hotel
Windhoek in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£98
2 travellers
Flight to Windhoek
3 nights at 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 (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,818 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,046 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
South African
Good (62 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (131 reviews)
TAAG
Okay (29 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 £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £193 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windhoek

Most booked hotels in Windhoek

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Hotel Thule
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hilton Windhoek
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£85+
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Mercure Hotel Windhoek
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Windhoek

Hiring a car in Windhoek costs £49 per day, on average, or £292 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.89 and £17.19. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Corolla Quest or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Windhoek costs £49 per day, on average, or £292 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.89 and £17.19. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Corolla Quest or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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