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

Walvis Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Walvis Bay

With a population of 52,058, Walvis Bay is the largest city in Erongo, Namibia 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 Walvis Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Walvis Bay in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Walvis Bay in February, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Walvis Bay, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Walvis Bay

Plane

When flying to Walvis Bay, you’ll arrive at Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Walvis Bay is to pick up a car hire from Windhoek, which is about 266 km from Walvis Bay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Windhoek.

Plane

When flying to Walvis Bay, you’ll arrive at Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Walvis Bay is to pick up a car hire from Windhoek, which is about 266 km from Walvis Bay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Windhoek.

Airports near Walvis Bay

WVBWalvis Bay Rooikop

Airlines serving Walvis Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,166 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,082 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (92 reviews)
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Where to stay in Walvis Bay

From 5-star hotels such as the Pelican Point Lodge to great affordable options like the Meransha Self Catering CC, Walvis Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 741 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Walvis Bay

Hiring a car in Walvis Bay

Expect to pay S$ 1.90 per litre in Walvis Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 22.72 and S$ 30.29. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Walvis Bay, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.90 per litre in Walvis Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 22.72 and S$ 30.29. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Walvis Bay, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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