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

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. Windhoek deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Windhoek

Windhoek in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windhoek in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 5 km from the city centre. Further away is Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl, 42 km from the centre of Windhoek.

Train

The train station in Windhoek is called Windhoek, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Windhoek’s bus station is located 5 km from the downtown.

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 5 km from the city centre. Further away is Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl, 42 km from the centre of Windhoek.

Train

The train station in Windhoek is called Windhoek, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Windhoek’s bus station is located 5 km from the downtown.

Airports near Windhoek

ERSWindhoek Eros
WDHWindhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

Airlines serving Windhoek

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (862 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (116 reviews)
South African
Good (45 reviews)
TAAG
Okay (24 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (76 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windhoek

From 5-star hotels such as the The Weinberg Windhoek to great affordable options like the Trans Kalahari Inn, Windhoek offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 752 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windhoek

Most booked hotels in Windhoek

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Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Hilton Windhoek
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 160+
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Mövenpick Hotel Windhoek
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 153+
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Renting a car in Windhoek

Renting a car in Windhoek costs C$ 81 per day, on average, or C$ 161 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 per litre in Windhoek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.32 and C$ 25.76. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windhoek costs C$ 81 per day, on average, or C$ 161 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.61 per litre in Windhoek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.32 and C$ 25.76. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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