With a population of 799,668, Mombasa is the largest city in Mombasa, Kenya by the number of inhabitants. 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 Mombasa has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mombasa in March, 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 69.8 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 10.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mombasa, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mombasa from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 23h 01m.
Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $100 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mombasa, with prices from $9 to $486 per night. Bamburi is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mombasa are about 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Mombasa costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Mombasa.
Expect to pay $5.45 per gallon in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.41 and $87.22. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mombasa, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.