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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windhoek has to offer.
When to visit Windhoek
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Windhoek in January, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Windhoek, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Windhoek
Plane
Windhoek is served by 2 airports: Windhoek Eros (ERS) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl (WDH). The closest to downtown Windhoek is Windhoek Eros, which is located 3 miles from the city center. Further away is Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl, 26 miles from the center of Windhoek.
Train
The train station in Windhoek is called Windhoek, and is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Windhoek is to pick up a car rental from Walvis Bay, which is about 165 miles from Windhoek. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Walvis Bay.
Bus
Windhoek’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
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 $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $231 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windhoek
Most booked hotels in Windhoek
Renting a car in Windhoek
Renting a car in Windhoek costs $70 per day, on average, or $282 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Windhoek.
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Windhoek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.