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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windhoek has to offer.

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When to visit Windhoek

Windhoek in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windhoek in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
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

Airlines serving Windhoek

Lufthansa
Good (8,256 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,245 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,280 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,976 reviews)
Condor
Good (607 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,103 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (329 reviews)
South African
Good (65 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (136 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$ 316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windhoek

Most booked hotels in Windhoek

Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
Hilton Windhoek
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 180+
Protea Hotel by Marriott Windhoek Fürstenhof
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 201+

Renting a car in Windhoek

Renting a car in Windhoek costs C$ 97 per day, on average, or C$ 291 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.21 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$ 26.50 and C$ 35.34.

Renting a car in Windhoek costs C$ 97 per day, on average, or C$ 291 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.21 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$ 26.50 and C$ 35.34.