Blantyre travel guide
Blantyre Tourism | Blantyre Guide
You're Going to Love Blantyre
With a population of 584 877, Blantyre is the largest city in Southern Region, Malawi by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Blantyre deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Blantyre
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Blantyre in October, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Blantyre, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Blantyre
Plane
When flying to Blantyre, you’ll arrive at Blantyre Chileka (BLZ), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Blantyre from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 30m.
Bus
Blantyre’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Blantyre
Airlines serving Blantyre
Where to stay in Blantyre
Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Blantyre
Most booked hotels in Blantyre
Hiring a car in Blantyre
Hiring a car in Blantyre costs £48 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Blantyre.
Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Blantyre (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.76 and £18.35. The most frequently booked car type in Blantyre is Standard (Ford Everest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.