Maputo travel guide

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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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maputo has to offer.

When to visit Maputo

Maputo in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maputo in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 186
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 34h 40m.

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 Luciano Luxury Coaches, Translux and City to City. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Maputo takes 676 km and will cost you around C$ 86. From Durban, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 909 km. The most popular bus station is Maputo Bus Stop, located 9 km from downtown Maputo. Maputo Av 25 de Setembro is also a commonly used station, and is 10 km from the city centre.

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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 34h 40m.

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 Luciano Luxury Coaches, Translux and City to City. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Maputo takes 676 km and will cost you around C$ 86. From Durban, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 909 km. The most popular bus station is Maputo Bus Stop, located 9 km from downtown Maputo. Maputo Av 25 de Setembro is also a commonly used station, and is 10 km from the city centre.

Airports near Maputo

Airlines serving Maputo

KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,627 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
Air China
Good (34 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (164 reviews)
South African
Good (19 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (72 reviews)
TAAG
Okay (14 reviews)
LAM
Good (11 reviews)
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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 C$ 91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 209 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maputo

Most booked hotels in Maputo

Polana Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 278+
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Maputo
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
Hotel Maputo
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 78+
Vip Grand Maputo
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 129+

Renting a car in Maputo

The most frequently booked car type in Maputo is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Maputo is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.