Durban travel guide
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You're Going to Love Durban
With a population of 3,12 million, Durban is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durban has to offer.
When to visit Durban
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Durban in February, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Durban, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Durban
Plane
Durban is served by 2 airports: Durban Virginia (VIR) and Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR). The closest to downtown Durban is Durban Virginia, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Durban King Shaka Intl, 29 km from the centre of Durban. The shortest flight to Durban from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 29h.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Durban, including Citiliner, Intercity Xpress and Eagle Liner. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Durban takes 652 km and will cost you around C$ 44. From East London, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 893 km. The most popular bus station is Durban Central Station, located 1.6 km from downtown Durban. Durban Eldo Coach Office is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Durban
Where to stay in Durban
From 5-star hotels such as the Sandals Guest House to great affordable options like the Garden Court South Beach, Durban offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 146 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Durban, with prices from C$ 29 to C$ 441 per night. Point is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Durban are about 26% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Durban
Most booked hotels in Durban
Renting a car in Durban
Renting a car in Durban costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 193 if you want to rent it for 4 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in Durban (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.33 and C$ 28.43. The most frequently booked car type in Durban is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.