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

Mombasa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mombasa

With a population of 799,668, Mombasa is the largest city in Mombasa, Kenya by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mombasa has to offer.

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When to visit Mombasa

Mombasa in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mombasa in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mombasa in March, 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 69.8 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 10.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mombasa, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Mombasa

Plane

When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mombasa from the United States departs from New York and takes around 21h 29m.

Plane

When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mombasa from the United States departs from New York and takes around 21h 29m.

Airports near Mombasa

MYDMalindi
UKAUkunda
MBAMombasa Moi Intl

Airlines serving Mombasa

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (940 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (658 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,065 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,974 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (500 reviews)
Condor
Good (398 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mombasa

From 5-star hotels such as the Severin Sea Lodge to great affordable options like the Kenya Bay Beach Hotel, Mombasa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mombasa, with prices from $9 to $486 per night. Bamburi is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mombasa are about 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Mombasa by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mombasa

Most booked hotels in Mombasa

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Severin Sea Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1578 reviews)
$142+
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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 905 reviews)
$189+
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Prideinn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1012 reviews)
$195+
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Southern Palms Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 237 reviews)
$316+
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Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1129 reviews)
$148+
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Voyager Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 681 reviews)
$173+
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Renting a car in Mombasa

Renting a car in Mombasa costs $69 per day, on average, or $274 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

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

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mombasa costs $69 per day, on average, or $274 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

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

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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