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.

Mombasa in November

Estimated hotel price

₹ 14132

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 14132

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.

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When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mombasa from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 10h 05m.

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When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mombasa from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 10h 05m.

Airports near Mombasa

MYDMalindi

UKAUkunda

MBAMombasa Moi Intl

Airlines serving Mombasa

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United Airlines

Good (10,388 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,549 reviews)

Brussels Airlines

Good (437 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,785 reviews)

Ethiopian Air

Good (1,044 reviews)

SAUDIA

Good (681 reviews)

ANA

Excellent (1,327 reviews)

Air India

Okay (2,912 reviews)

Condor

Good (621 reviews)

Asiana Airlines

Excellent (567 reviews)

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Where to stay in Mombasa

From 5-star hotels such as the Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa to great affordable options like the Kahama Hotel Mombasa, Mombasa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 6,333 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 18,690 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mombasa, with prices from ₹ 1,329 to ₹ 152,309 per night. Bamburi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mombasa are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mombasa

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Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa

5 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

₹ 16,797+

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Voyager Beach Resort

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

₹ 18,979+

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Southern Palms Beach Resort

4 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

₹ 24,388+

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Papillon Lagoon Reef

3 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

₹ 15,563+

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Prideinn Hotel Nyali

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

₹ 5,978+

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Cityblue Creekside Hotel & Suites

4 stars

Good (7.7, Good reviews)

₹ 5,409+

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Hiring a car in Mombasa costs ₹ 4,862 per day, on average, or ₹ 19,446 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 152 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 ₹ 1,822 and ₹ 2,429. Mini (Suzuki Alto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mombasa, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Mombasa costs ₹ 4,862 per day, on average, or ₹ 19,446 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

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Airports near Mombasa

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Where to stay in Mombasa

Where to stay in popular areas of Mombasa

Most booked hotels in Mombasa

Hiring a car in Mombasa