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 July
Estimated package price
$80
2 travelers
Flight to Mombasa
3 nights at hotel
Mombasa in July
Estimated package price
$80
2 travelers
Flight to Mombasa
3 nights at 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 20h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mombasa is to pick up a car rental from Malindi, which is about 66 miles from Mombasa. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , among others, in Malindi.

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 20h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mombasa is to pick up a car rental from Malindi, which is about 66 miles from Mombasa. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , among others, in Malindi.

Airports near Mombasa

MYDMalindi
UKAUkunda
MBAMombasa Moi Intl

Airlines serving Mombasa

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,467 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,842 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,902 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (569 reviews)
Condor
Good (625 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mombasa

Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mombasa, with prices from $16 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 21% 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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Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1051 reviews)
$173+
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Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1356 reviews)
$129+
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Voyager Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 732 reviews)
$201+
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Southern Palms Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 241 reviews)
$244+
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Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1090 reviews)
$226+
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Papillon Lagoon Reef
3 stars
Good (7.9, 954 reviews)
$163+
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Renting a car in Mombasa

Renting a car in Mombasa costs $63 per day, on average, or $251 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Mombasa.

Expect to pay $6.40 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 $76.77 and $102.36. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mombasa, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Mombasa costs $63 per day, on average, or $251 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Mombasa.

Expect to pay $6.40 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 $76.77 and $102.36. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mombasa, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

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