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 9 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 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl, 26 miles from the centre of Windhoek.
Train
The train station in Windhoek is called Windhoek, and is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Bus
Windhoek’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
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 £49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £177 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 £47 per day, on average, or £422 if you want to hire it for 9 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Windhoek Eros.
Expect to pay £0.99 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 £11.80 and £15.74. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.