Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mombasa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mombasa

With a population of 799,668, Mombasa is the largest city in Mombasa, Kenya by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mombasa has to offer.

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When to visit Mombasa

Mombasa in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mombasa in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 53
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mombasa in March, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 21 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 270 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mombasa, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Mombasa

Plane

When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Mombasa from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 17h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Mombasa from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 17h 20m.

Airports near Mombasa

MYDMalindi
UKAUkunda
MBAMombasa Moi Intl

Airlines serving Mombasa

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,588 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,653 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,679 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,365 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,325 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,914 reviews)
Condor
Good (613 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (563 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mombasa

From 5-star hotels such as the Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa to great affordable options like the Kahama Hotel Mombasa, Mombasa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 285 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mombasa, with prices from C$ 24 to C$ 2,284 per night. Bamburi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mombasa are about 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mombasa

Most booked hotels in Mombasa

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Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 258+
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Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Voyager Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 285+
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Southern Palms Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 367+
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Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 310+
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Papillon Lagoon Reef
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 252+
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Renting a car in Mombasa

Renting a car in Mombasa costs C$ 92 per day, on average, or C$ 461 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.27 per litre in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 27.15 and C$ 36.20. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mombasa costs C$ 92 per day, on average, or C$ 461 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.27 per litre in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 27.15 and C$ 36.20. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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