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How to get there
Where to stay
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Bulawayo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bulawayo

With a population of 699,385, Bulawayo is the largest city in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bulawayo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bulawayo

Bulawayo in October
Estimated hotel price
$50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bulawayo in October
Estimated hotel price
$50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bulawayo

Plane

When flying to Bulawayo, you’ll arrive at Bulawayo (BUQ), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bulawayo from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 33h 10m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bulawayo, including Delta Coaches, Busbud and Bus. The most popular bus station is Bulawayo Bus Terminal, located 0.2 miles from downtown Bulawayo. Bulawayo Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Bulawayo, you’ll arrive at Bulawayo (BUQ), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bulawayo from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 33h 10m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bulawayo, including Delta Coaches, Busbud and Bus. The most popular bus station is Bulawayo Bus Terminal, located 0.2 miles from downtown Bulawayo. Bulawayo Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Bulawayo

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Airlines serving Bulawayo

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
fastjet
Excellent (6 reviews)
Air Zimbabwe
Excellent (1 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bulawayo

Most booked hotels in Bulawayo

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Holiday Inn Bulawayo
4 stars
Excellent (8, 167 reviews)
$95+
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Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 252 reviews)
$117+
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Breeze Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.5, 104 reviews)
$35+
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Bulawayo Central Lodge
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$35+
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Savannah
3 stars
Good (7, 71 reviews)
$27+
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Tshulu Tsha Nabe B&B
3 stars
Good (6.7, 140 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Bulawayo

Renting a car in Bulawayo costs $128 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bulawayo.

The most frequently booked car type in Bulawayo is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bulawayo costs $128 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bulawayo.

The most frequently booked car type in Bulawayo is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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