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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windhoek has to offer.

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When to visit Windhoek

Windhoek in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windhoek in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
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.

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.

Airports near Windhoek

ERSWindhoek Eros
WDHWindhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

Airlines serving Windhoek

Lufthansa
Good (8,215 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,052 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,116 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,373 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,032 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
Condor
Good (564 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,085 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
South African
Good (64 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (132 reviews)
TAAG
Good (32 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 The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel, Windhoek offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 371 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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Mövenpick Hotel Windhoek
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 168+
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Hilton Windhoek
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 171+
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Mercure Hotel Windhoek
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
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Renting a car in Windhoek

Renting a car in Windhoek costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 346 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.08 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$ 24.95 and C$ 33.27. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Hilux or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windhoek costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 346 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.08 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$ 24.95 and C$ 33.27. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Hilux or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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