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.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Windhoek in January, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Windhoek, with an average rainfall of 0″.
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 center. Further away is Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl, 42 km from the center of Windhoek.
The train station in Windhoek is called Windhoek, and is located 1.8 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Windhoek is to pick up a car rental from Walvis Bay, which is about 266 km from Windhoek. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Walvis Bay.
Windhoek’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
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 $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $223 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Windhoek costs $70 per day, on average, or $278 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Windhoek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. 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 Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.