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. Walvis Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Walvis Bay in February, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Walvis Bay, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Walvis Bay, you’ll arrive at Walvis Bay Rooikop (WVB), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Walvis Bay from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 36h.
Another option to get to Walvis Bay is to pick up a car rental from Windhoek, which is about 165 miles from Walvis Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Windhoek.
Average rates range from around $70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $687 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Walvis Bay costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Walvis Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Walvis Bay, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.