Maputo travel guide
Maputo Tourism | Maputo Guide
You're Going to Love Maputo
With 1,19 million inhabitants, Maputo is the most populous city in Mozambique. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maputo has to offer.
When to visit Maputo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Maputo in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 15 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Maputo, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Maputo
Plane
When flying to Maputo, you’ll arrive at Maputo Intl (MPM), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Maputo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 20m.
Train
The train station in Maputo is called Maputo, and is located 10 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maputo, including City to City, Translux and Luciano Luxury Coaches. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Maputo takes 732 km and will cost you around £33. From Durban, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 909 km. The most popular bus station is Maputo Bus Stop, located 9 km from the city centre of Maputo. Maputo Baixa is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.
Airports near Maputo
Airlines serving Maputo
Where to stay in Maputo
From 5-star hotels such as the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Maputo to great affordable options like the Stayeasy Maputo, Maputo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Maputo
Most booked hotels in Maputo
Hiring a car in Maputo
Hiring a car in Maputo costs £40 per day, on average, or £160 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Maputo.
Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maputo, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.