Douala travel guide
Douala Tourism | Douala Guide
You're Going to Love Douala
With 1,34 million inhabitants, Douala is the most populous city in Cameroon. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Douala has to offer.
When to visit Douala
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Douala 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 23 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 620 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Douala, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Douala
Plane
When flying to Douala, you’ll arrive at Douala (DLA), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Douala from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 30h 45m.
Airports near Douala
Airlines serving Douala
Where to stay in Douala
Average rates range from around ₹ 4,880 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,259 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Douala
Most booked hotels in Douala
Hiring a car in Douala
Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Douala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,371 and ₹ 1,828. The most frequently booked car type in Douala is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.