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.
Activities & attractions in Mombasa
Tours
Other activities
When to visit Mombasa
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″.
How to Get to Mombasa
Plane
When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mombasa from the United States departs from New York and takes around 23h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Mombasa is to pick up a car rental from Malindi, which is about 105 km from Mombasa. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , among others, in Malindi.
Airlines serving Mombasa
Where to stay in Mombasa
Average rates range from around $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mombasa, with prices from $14 to $1,605 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mombasa
Most booked hotels in Mombasa
Renting a car in Mombasa
Renting a car in Mombasa costs $70 per day, on average, or $282 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Mombasa Moi Intl.
Expect to pay $6.06 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 $72.68 and $96.91. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Belta or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.