With a population of 403,658, Zanzibar is the largest city in Zanzibar Urban West, Tanzania by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zanzibar has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Zanzibar in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 320 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Zanzibar, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
When flying to Zanzibar, you’ll arrive at Zanzibar Kisauni (ZNZ), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Zanzibar from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 14h 40m.
From 5-star hotels such as the Park Hyatt Zanzibar to great affordable options like the Spice Palace Hotel, Zanzibar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €304 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.18 per litre in Zanzibar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €14.12 and €18.82. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Zanzibar, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.