Car Rental at Walvis Bay Airport
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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 2 locations near Walvis Bay Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Walvis Bay Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Walvis Bay Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide
Walvis Bay Airport is also known as Walvis Bay International Airport Rooikop.
Top international routes
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Windhoek
- Saint Helena
Main airlines
Air Namibia, Westair Aviation, Airlink, South African Express, and Mango
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international traffic.
Location
Walvis Bay Airport is about 15 km (9 mi) east of the town of Walvis Bay. C14/M36, D1986, and Gertrude Rikumba Kadanga Hilukilwa Road are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from €23 per day
- Medium cars - from €46 per day
- Large cars - from €94 per day
- SUVs - from €68 per day
Car rental desks
Some are inside the airport terminal while other rental companies offer free shuttle to their nearby facilities. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is really small, you’ll find a few shops, including a Namibian gift shop, a restaurant, a baby changing room, a public telephone, a fire safety station, and a post box. Some of the airport’s facilities are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. Special assistance can also be requested, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
Total Suidwes Diensstasie gas station is on Rikumbi Kandanga Road, near the intersection with Nangolo Mbumba Drive. It can be reached in about 15 minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations in and around Walvis Bay.
Popular one-way rentals
- Swakopmund (47 km / 29 miles)
- Windhoek (398 km / 247 miles)
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Airport info
Top 2 locations near Walvis Bay Airport
- Windhoek (Downtown)from €25.49 per day253.7 km / 157.64 miles away
- Windhoek Airportfrom €32.35 per day294.9 km / 183.24 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Walvis Bay Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Walvis Bay Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal €61 | Cheapest supplier Hertz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€45
in January
€73
in February
€28
in March
€50
in April
€64
in May
€50
in June
€54
in July
€79
in August
€44
in September
€31
in October
€28
in November
€65
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport is March — when rental costs average €27.94 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €78.77 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Walvis Bay Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
2 times in January
0.3 times in February
0.3 times in March
1.7 times in April
0.6 times in May
1.1 times in June
0.6 times in July
2.3 times in August
1.1 times in September
0.6 times in October
0.3 times in November
1.1 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Walvis Bay Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 18 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 4 days.
18 days in January
4 days in February
7 days in March
6 days in April
4 days in May
14 days in June
5 days in July
5 days in August
5 days in September
5 days in October
18 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €23 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Hilux | 2 | 4 | Large car |
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Toyota Urban Cruiser | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Hyundai Staria | 4 | 4 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers at Walvis Bay Airport in 2025
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