Search Flights from Eldoret to Entebbe

Eldoret International Airport, which is located at a close area to the tourism centers in the south of Kenya, is approximately 16 kilometers outside the center. Passengers, who want to reach the Eldoret International Airport by using a budget-friendly vehicle, can think of taking buses departing from the city center in certain hours. If the bus stop is far from your location or if you prefer to reach the Eldoret International Airport by renting car instead of taking a taxi, you can look for the local rental companies in the region and make a reservation a few hours before your journey.

Taxi

Passengers that take a taxi from Eldoret city center can reach the Eldoret International Airport within approximately 20 or 25 minutes. The fee you will pay for travelling from the city center to the airport is around 800 Kenyan Shillings. To save your money, you can try to find other passengers from your hotel in the center traveling to the airport. Another transportation alternative for a budget-friendly or free transfer to the airport in Eldoret city is to learn about the private shuttle services of your hotel. Thank to this, if your hotel provides free shuttle service to Eldoret International Airport at certain times of the day, you can travel directly to the terminal with the shuttle bus.

Bus

Another transportation option to reach the airport for passengers in Eldoret city center is using buses. The fee you will have to buy for taking a bus is 30 Kenyan Shillings, and you can get information about the departure points for buses from your hotel or local guides. Buses traveling to the Eldoret International Airport usually depart at certain hours of the day. Passengers, who want to reach the airport other than these hours, can take a taxi and rent a car that can be easily found in Eldoret city center.

Car Rental

You can easily rent a car from local companies in Eldoret city center and arrive at the Eldoret International Airport within approximately 20 minutes. You should definitely have a valid driver's license in the country and provide other necessary documents related to your travel to the car rental office. If you do not have enough information regarding car rental opportunities in the area, you should learn about car rental alternatives from your hotel or from a local guide.

Airport Information

In order to travel to Eldoret and its surrounding touristic points, you can use the Eldoret International Airport and you can find there comfortable passenger lounges, restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy local dishes and snacks. There are also many other services that the airport terminal offers its passenger such as children's playrooms available for families traveling with their children, a post office, internet connection and a bank.

The airport, which is located approximately 16 kilometers far from Eldoret's city center, has also an easy location to reach by using transportation alternatives such as taxis and buses. Passengers, who want to rent a car from the Eldoret International Airport or leave their car they rented before, can contact the rental offices located at the airport terminal. You can get information from the consultancy desk at the Eldoret International Airport if you want to travel to places in the near region or to learn about many issues regarding the city and country.

If you prefer, you can enjoy your time at the airport by purchasing souvenirs that show the cultural and traditional characteristics of the country, or by purchasing magazines, books, sandwiches, drinks and chocolates. The terminal of the Eldoret International Airport offers many different alternatives especially for those who want to purchase souvenirs in the last minute, and you can buy local currency and use them during the shopping at the airport.

In Entebbe, there is a heavy traffic in general. Although traffic flow is comfortable late at night and early in the morning, traffic during the day is rather heavy. Besides, the drivers in the city don't follow traffic rules. For this reason, renting a car may sometimes be troublesome for those who are not so familiar with Entebbe traffic. However, it is possible to find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. Considering the heavy traffic, you can prefer motorbike to the car if you are experienced at riding a motorbike. However, you should bear in mind that the most injury cases in Uganda are caused by motorbike accidents. If you are going to ride a motorcycle, at least you should wear your helmet. If possible, it would be a good idea to wear special protective clothing (such as jackets, knee pads).

Public transportation in Entebbe may sometimes be very challenging. Especially the careless and dangerous driving of the drivers as well as the old and neglected cars may be frightening for tourists. Means of public transport in the city are the minibuses, which are especially preferred at short distances, and the buses. These vehicles, which are extremely low in price, cover even the shortest distances at a longer time than they should due to the extremely crowded and heavy traffic. Motorcycle taxis called Boda Boda are the most preferred means of transportation in Entebbe.

The fact that motorbikes are smaller and have more agility compared to cars come with great advantages in heavy and complicated traffic. However, you should always remember to take the necessary precautions for your safety. Besides Boda Boda, the motorcycle taxis, you can also find normal taxis easily in the city center.

Taxis in Entebbe generally don't have fixed stands and a legal status. So anyone may serve his/her car as a taxi if you ask, or they may sometimes offer to pick you up. Taxi service in the city is not very reliable because there are not any regulations for taxis here. None of the taxis has a taximeter; even when they have, the taximeters are mostly broken. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to negotiate and agree with the driver in advance about the destination and taxi fare. Generally speaking, you shouldn't hesitate to bargain because the taxi fares are very high, especially if you are a tourist.

If you want to take a taxi, always try to prefer a taxi that your hotel or, if possible, someone you know recommends you take. Entebbe International Airport serves not only Entebbe city but also many other surrounding cities. Transportation from these cities to Entebbe International Airport is mostly provided through Kampala. It is very easy to reach Entebbe International Airport from Kampala by small minibuses. These minibuses depart every 30 minutes or hourly depending on the density. Ticket only costs 3000 UGX, it means 1 dollar. However, the tourists may sometimes be charged twice a ticket price. The journey takes about one hour. If the traffic is not heavy, the journey time is much shorter.

You can also get to the city center from Entebbe International Airport in a very short time. Taxi is the most preferred transportation option from the airport to Entebbe city center, which is very close to the airport. You can also reach the city center by renting a car at the airport. Another alternative is the shuttle-like transfer vehicles run by Uganda Airport Transfers Company.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in front of the airport exit. If possible, try to take a taxi you are recommended or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. As there is no taximeter in the taxis in Entebbe, remember to bargain with the driver about the taxi fare in advance. Don't pay the taxi fare in advance.

Rent a car

You can find the car rental offices of Hertz and Europcar at the airport. You also save time by renting your car online in advance. Please remember that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car. If you want to take advantage of this option, you should bear in mind that Entebbe traffic is generally quite dense and complicated. In addition renting a car, you can also rent a motorbike, which is a very common option in Entebbe.

If you want, you can also rent a car with a driver as well. Unlike the standard airport shuttle services, Uganda Airport Transfers, which is a private company, provides transfer services with various vehicles. Transfer vehicles vary from standard 3-person cars to 25-person buses. Each vehicle takes a luggage per seat. Another different service provided by this company is that it offers "door-to-door" service rather than traveling on a specific route. In addition, you can also benefit from the taxi services provided by this company.

Hotel Shuttle Services

A limited number of hotels offer airport shuttle services since Entebbe International Airport and the city center are very close to each other. However, even if your hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, they can arrange an option to pick you up at the airport upon your request.