Arusha is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Arusha works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Arusha, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Arusha, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Arusha starts at around €61 per night, with a typical rate near €121 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Gran Melia Arusha, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 63 reviews, from €446 per night; Dan Stam Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 9.2 from 131 reviews, from €51 per night; Sanna Boutique Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 45 reviews, from €227 per night; Kibo Palace Apartments, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 4 reviews, from €66 per night; Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha, 4-star, guest rating 8.8 from 75 reviews, from €191 per night.
Day trips & routes: Moshi — about 79 km, 1h 42m drive. Fastest option is Moshi: 1h 42m by car.
Arusha: what to know
Things to see: "7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari", rated 5 from 176 reviews, from €3777.91; "4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti", rated 5 from 110 reviews, from €1947.24; "5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania", rated 5 from 91 reviews, from €2054.43; "5-Day Mid-Range Safari in Tanzania", rated 5 from 80 reviews, from €1956; "Private 6-Day Great Migration Ndutu Serengeti Safari Tour", rated 5 from 76 reviews, from €2525.16.
Arusha has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Arusha is around €121, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Arusha you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Tanzania, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
