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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mombasa has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mombasa in March, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 69.8 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 10.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mombasa, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mombasa from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 17h 15m.
Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $92 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mombasa, with prices from $9 to $486 per night. Bamburi is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mombasa are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Mombasa costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Mombasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Belta or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.