Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fort Portal travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Portal

With a population of 42,670, Fort Portal is a must-see destination in Western Region, Uganda. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort Portal has to offer.

When to visit Fort Portal

Fort Portal in January
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Portal in January
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fort Portal

Plane

Although Fort Portal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kasese (KSE), which is located 35 miles from Fort Portal.

Plane

Although Fort Portal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kasese (KSE), which is located 35 miles from Fort Portal.

Airports near Fort Portal

KSEKasese

Airlines serving Fort Portal

Aerolink Uganda Limited

Where to stay in Fort Portal

Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $710 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Portal

Most booked hotels in Fort Portal

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Koi Koi Cultural Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 83 reviews)
$69+
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Maasai Villa Backpackers Home
1 star
Good (7.9, 68 reviews)
$11+
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Mountains of the Moon Hotel Fort Portal
3 stars
Good (7.4, 27 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Fort Portal

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Fort Portal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Fort Portal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40.

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