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

Rubavu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rubavu

Rubavu is a must-see destination in Western, Rwanda. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rubavu has to offer.

When to visit Rubavu

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rubavu in February, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 59 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Rubavu, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Rubavu

Plane

Although Rubavu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cyangugu Kamembe (KME), which is located 95 km from Rubavu. The shortest flight to Rubavu from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 15m.

Plane

Although Rubavu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cyangugu Kamembe (KME), which is located 95 km from Rubavu. The shortest flight to Rubavu from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 15m.

Airports near Rubavu

KGLKigali Intl
KMECyangugu Kamembe

Airlines serving Rubavu

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rubavu

Most booked hotels in Rubavu

Inzu Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 510 reviews)
$48+
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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 229 reviews)
$174+
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Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 215 reviews)
$78+
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Beach Garden Bnb
3 stars
Good (7.2, 73 reviews)
$23+
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La Corniche Gisenyi
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1 review)
$38+
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Renting a car in Rubavu

Expect to pay $5.19 per gallon in Rubavu (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 Rubavu (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.