Dar Es Salaam travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dar Es Salaam
With 2.70 million inhabitants, Dar Es Salaam is the most populous city in Tanzania. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dar Es Salaam has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Dar Es Salaam
Tours
When to visit Dar Es Salaam
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dar Es Salaam in February, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 66.2 °F, with an average temperature of 73.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 10.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Dar Es Salaam, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Dar Es Salaam
Plane
When flying to Dar Es Salaam, you’ll arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dar Es Salaam from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h.
Car
Another option to get to Dar Es Salaam is to pick up a car rental from Zanzibar, which is about 74 km from Dar Es Salaam. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Zanzibar.
Bus
Dar Es Salaam’s bus station is located 8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Dar Es Salaam
Where to stay in Dar Es Salaam
From 5-star hotels such as the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel to great affordable options like the Euro Hotel and Apartments, Dar Es Salaam offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dar Es Salaam
Most booked hotels in Dar Es Salaam
Renting a car in Dar Es Salaam
Renting a car in Dar Es Salaam costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Dar Es Salaam.
Expect to pay $4.85 per gallon in Dar Es Salaam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $58.14 and $77.53. The most frequently booked car type in Dar Es Salaam is Standard (Class Standard SUV 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, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.