Bloemfontein travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bloemfontein
With a population of 463,064, Bloemfontein is the largest city in Free State, South Africa by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bloemfontein has to offer.
When to visit Bloemfontein
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bloemfontein in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bloemfontein, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Bloemfontein
Plane
When flying to Bloemfontein, you’ll arrive at Bloemfontein Intl (BFN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bloemfontein from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 50m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bloemfontein, including Busbud, Greyhound Australia and APM. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Bloemfontein takes 235 miles and will cost you around £27. From East London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 475 miles. The most popular bus station is Bloemfontein Tourist Office, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Bloemfontein. Bloemfontein Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bloemfontein
Where to stay in Bloemfontein
Average rates range from around £32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £46 and up for a 5-star experience.