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

Mombasa travel guide

Mombasa Tourism | Mombasa Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mombasa to see all of its attractions.

Article

When to visit Mombasa

Mombasa in November
Estimated hotel price
$266
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mombasa in November
Estimated hotel price
$266
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mombasa in March, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 21 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 270 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mombasa, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Mombasa

MYDMalindi
UKAUkunda
MBAMombasa Moi Intl

Airlines serving Mombasa

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,027 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,952 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (493 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (322 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Mombasa

From 5-star hotels such as the Severin Sea Lodge to great affordable options like the Kenya Bay Beach Hotel, Mombasa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mombasa, with prices from $16 to $841 per night. Bamburi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mombasa are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mombasa

Most booked hotels in Mombasa

See all
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$279+
View
Voyager Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$299+
View
Cityblue Creekside Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$102+
View
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$235+
View
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$222+
View

Hiring a car in Mombasa

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.66 and $38.22. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.66 and $38.22. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.