Moshi is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Moshi 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 Moshi, 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 Moshi, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Moshi starts at around €21 per night, with a typical rate near €91 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Kibo Homes Moshi, guest rating 10 from 2 reviews, from €317 per night; Sprunger Avenue - tulia homes, guest rating 9.4 from 92 reviews, from €67 per night; Kibo Palace Hotel Moshi, guest rating 9.2 from 242 reviews, from €91 per night; Shose Farmhouse Chalets & Campsite, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 278 reviews, from €21 per night; Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro, guest rating 8.9 from 312 reviews, from €136 per night.
Day trips & routes: Arusha — about 79 km, 1h 49m drive. Fastest option is Arusha: 1h 49m by car.
Moshi: what to know
Things to see: "Private Kilimanjaro Hike 7 Day Lemosho Route", rated 5 from 93 reviews, from €1875.78; "Kilimanjaro climb, Marangu route (6-day)", rated 5 from 85 reviews, from €2949.44; "Kilimanjaro one day hike experience", rated 5 from 84 reviews, from €74.67; "8 Days Kilimanjaro Hike via Lemosho Route", rated 5 from 70 reviews, from €2402.79; "8-Day Essence of Tanzania Safari – Luxury Experience", rated 5 from 69 reviews, from €6251.71.
Moshi 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 Moshi is around €91, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Moshi 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.
