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

Kilifi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kilifi

With a population of 46,118, Kilifi is a must-see destination in Kilifi, Kenya. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kilifi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kilifi

Kilifi in November
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kilifi in November
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kilifi in February, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 68 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Kilifi, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Kilifi

Plane

When flying to Kilifi, you’ll arrive at Kikambala Vipingo (VPG), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kilifi is to pick up a car rental from Mombasa, which is about 32 miles from Kilifi. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Hertz, among others, in Mombasa.

Plane

When flying to Kilifi, you’ll arrive at Kikambala Vipingo (VPG), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kilifi is to pick up a car rental from Mombasa, which is about 32 miles from Kilifi. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Hertz, among others, in Mombasa.

Airports near Kilifi

MYDMalindi
UKAUkunda
MBAMombasa Moi Intl

Airlines serving Kilifi

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kilifi

Most booked hotels in Kilifi

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Silver Palm Spa & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 99 reviews)
$173+
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Kilifi Bay Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 182 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Kilifi

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Kilifi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Kilifi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.

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