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

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When to visit Windhoek

Windhoek in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windhoek in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
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

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,145 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (995 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
South African
Good (55 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (126 reviews)
TAAG
Okay (28 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (3 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$ 158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 257 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windhoek

Most booked hotels in Windhoek

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Windhoek Country Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
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Hotel Uhland
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
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Hilton Windhoek
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 163+
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Renting a car in Windhoek

Renting a car in Windhoek costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 203 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.69 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$ 20.21 and C$ 26.95. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Windhoek costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 203 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.69 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$ 20.21 and C$ 26.95. The most frequently booked car type in Windhoek is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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