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

Walvis Bay travel guide

Walvis Bay Tourism | Walvis Bay Guide

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.

When to visit Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Walvis Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Walvis Bay

Plane

When flying to Walvis Bay, you’ll arrive at Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Walvis Bay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 40h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Walvis Bay is to pick up a car rental from Windhoek, which is about 266 km from Walvis Bay. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Swakopmund Car Hire, among others, in Windhoek.

Plane

When flying to Walvis Bay, you’ll arrive at Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Walvis Bay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 40h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Walvis Bay is to pick up a car rental from Windhoek, which is about 266 km from Walvis Bay. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Swakopmund Car Hire, among others, in Windhoek.

Airports near Walvis Bay

WVBWalvis Bay Rooikop

Airlines serving Walvis Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,536 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,443 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,975 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,059 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (90 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Walvis Bay

Average rates range from around $75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $582 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Walvis Bay

Most booked hotels in Walvis Bay

See all
Flamingo Villa Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 395 reviews)
$180+
View
Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Indongo
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 97 reviews)
$108+
View
Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay
4 stars
Good (7.8, 365 reviews)
$147+
View
Iris Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 299 reviews)
$99+
View

Renting a car in Walvis Bay

Renting a car in Walvis Bay costs $99 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Walvis Bay, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Walvis Bay costs $99 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Walvis Bay, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car rentals in Walvis Bay