Paramaribo travel guide
Paramaribo Tourism | Paramaribo Guide
You're Going to Love Paramaribo
With 242,946 inhabitants, Paramaribo is the most populous city in Suriname. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paramaribo has to offer.
When to visit Paramaribo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Paramaribo in September, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 11.4″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Paramaribo, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Paramaribo
Plane
Paramaribo is served by 2 airports: Paramaribo Zorg en Hoop (ORG) and Paramaribo Zanderij Intl (PBM). The closest to downtown Paramaribo is Paramaribo Zorg en Hoop, which is located 8 miles from the city center. Further away is Paramaribo Zanderij Intl, 28 miles from the center of Paramaribo.
Airports near Paramaribo
Airlines serving Paramaribo
Where to stay in Paramaribo
Average rates range from around $69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paramaribo
Most booked hotels in Paramaribo
Renting a car in Paramaribo
Renting a car in Paramaribo costs $47 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 88% cheaper than airport locations in Paramaribo.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Paramaribo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Paramaribo is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Impreza or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.