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.
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″.
When flying to Dar Es Salaam, you’ll arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dar Es Salaam from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h.
Another option to get to Dar Es Salaam is to pick up a car rental from Zanzibar, which is about 46 miles from Dar Es Salaam. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Zanzibar.
Dar Es Salaam’s bus station is located 5 miles from the city center.
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 $57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.
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 Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.