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

Kampala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kampala

With 1.35 million inhabitants, Kampala is the most populous city in Uganda. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kampala has to offer.

When to visit Kampala

Kampala in December
Estimated hotel price
£12
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kampala in December
Estimated hotel price
£12
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kampala in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is May, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 179 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kampala, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.

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How to Get to Kampala

Plane

Although Kampala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Entebbe (EBB), which is located 21 miles from Kampala. The shortest flight to Kampala from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 10m.

Plane

Although Kampala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Entebbe (EBB), which is located 21 miles from Kampala. The shortest flight to Kampala from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 10m.

Airports near Kampala

EBBEntebbe

Airlines serving Kampala

Lufthansa
Good (7,350 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,388 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,292 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,702 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,953 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,884 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,318 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,615 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,017 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,761 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,347 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (837 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (274 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kampala

From 5-star hotels such as the Kampala Serena Hotel to great affordable options like the Forest Cottages, Kampala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £80 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kampala

Most booked hotels in Kampala

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Kampala Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£158+
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Fairway Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Kampala

Hiring a car in Kampala costs £43 per day, on average, or £259 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Entebbe.

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Kampala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.68 and £16.91.

Hiring a car in Kampala costs £43 per day, on average, or £259 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Entebbe.

Expect to pay £1.06 per litre in Kampala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.68 and £16.91.

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