Walvis Bay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Walvis Bay
With a population of 52,058, Walvis Bay is the largest city in Erongo, Namibia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Walvis Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Walvis Bay
When to visit Walvis Bay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Walvis Bay in February, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Walvis Bay, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Walvis Bay
Plane
When flying to Walvis Bay, you’ll arrive at Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Walvis Bay from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 57h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Walvis Bay is to pick up a car rental from Windhoek, which is about 165 miles from Walvis Bay. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Bluu, among others, in Windhoek.
Airports near Walvis Bay
Airlines serving Walvis Bay
Where to stay in Walvis Bay
Average rates range from around $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $639 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Walvis Bay
Most booked hotels in Walvis Bay
Renting a car in Walvis Bay
Renting a car in Walvis Bay costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Walvis Bay.
Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Walvis Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Walvis Bay is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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