Dakar travel guide
Dakar Tourism | Dakar Guide
You're Going to Love Dakar
With 2.48 million inhabitants, Dakar is the most populous city in Senegal. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dakar has to offer.
When to visit Dakar
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dakar in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Dakar, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Dakar
Plane
When flying to Dakar, you’ll arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS), which is located 25 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dakar from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 10h 35m.
Airlines serving Dakar
Where to stay in Dakar
From 5-star hotels such as the Terrou-Bi to great affordable options like the Archotel, Dakar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €172 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dakar, with prices from €21 to €411 per night. Dakar-Plateau is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dakar are about 46% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dakar
Most booked hotels in Dakar
Hiring a car in Dakar
Hiring a car in Dakar costs €63 per day, on average, or €375 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
The most frequently booked car type in Dakar is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault 19 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.