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

Mombasa travel guide

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With a population of 799,668, Mombasa is the largest city in Mombasa, Kenya by the number of inhabitants.

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When to visit Mombasa

Mombasa in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 649
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mombasa in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 649
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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How to Get to Mombasa

Plane

When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mombasa from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 25m.

Plane

When flying to Mombasa, you’ll arrive at Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mombasa from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 25m.

Airports near Mombasa

MYDMalindi
UKAUkunda
MBAMombasa Moi Intl

Airlines serving Mombasa

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
Condor
Good (504 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (551 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mombasa

From 5-star hotels such as the Swahili Beach to great affordable options like the Kahama Hotel Mombasa, Mombasa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 711 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mombasa, with prices from RM 49 to RM 6,528 per night. Bamburi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mombasa are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mombasa

Most booked hotels in Mombasa

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Serena Beach Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 691+
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Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 590+
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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 639+
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Voyager Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 691+
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Cityblue Creekside Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 228+
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Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits
5 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 634+
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Hiring a car in Mombasa

Expect to pay RM 6.51 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 RM 78.09 and RM 104.12. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 6.51 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 RM 78.09 and RM 104.12. The most frequently booked car type in Mombasa is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.