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

Kisumu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kisumu

With a population of 216,479, Kisumu is the largest city in Kisumu, Kenya by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kisumu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kisumu

Kisumu in June
Estimated hotel price
$12
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kisumu in June
Estimated hotel price
$12
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kisumu in January, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 71.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kisumu, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Kisumu

Plane

When flying to Kisumu, you’ll arrive at Kisumu (KIS), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kisumu from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 48h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Kisumu is to pick up a car rental from Nairobi, which is about 164 miles from Kisumu. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Nairobi.

Plane

When flying to Kisumu, you’ll arrive at Kisumu (KIS), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kisumu from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 48h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Kisumu is to pick up a car rental from Nairobi, which is about 164 miles from Kisumu. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Nairobi.

Airports near Kisumu

KTJMaasai Mara Kichwa Tembo Airstrip
KISKisumu
EDLEldoret

Airlines serving Kisumu

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
South African
Good (32 reviews)
Skyward Express
Excellent (1 reviews)
Jambojet
Excellent (21 reviews)
Airkenya
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kisumu

Most booked hotels in Kisumu

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Acacia Premier Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 160 reviews)
$174+
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Vittoria Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 376 reviews)
$81+
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Imperial Hotel Express
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 179 reviews)
$78+
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Sarova Imperial Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 144 reviews)
$167+
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Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu
2 stars
Good (7.2, 68 reviews)
$10+
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Renting a car in Kisumu

Expect to pay $5.19 per gallon in Kisumu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.23 and $82.98.

Expect to pay $5.19 per gallon in Kisumu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.23 and $82.98.

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