Arusha travel guide
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You're Going to Love Arusha
With a population of 341,136, Arusha is the largest city in Arusha, Tanzania 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 Arusha to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Arusha
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Arusha in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 360 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Arusha, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Arusha
Plane
Arusha is served by 2 airports: Arusha (ARK) and Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO). The closest to the city centre of Arusha is Arusha, which is located 4 miles from the city centre. Further away is Arusha Kilimanjaro, 27 miles from the centre of Arusha.
Bus
Arusha’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Arusha
Where to stay in Arusha
Average rates range from around RM 436 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 870 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Arusha
Hiring a car in Arusha
Expect to pay RM 5.98 per litre in Arusha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 71.69 and RM 95.58. The most frequently booked car type in Arusha is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.