Victoria travel guide
Victoria Tourism | Victoria Guide
You're Going to Love Victoria
With 22.881 inhabitants, Victoria is the most populous city in Seychelles. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Victoria has to offer.
When to visit Victoria
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Victoria in March, when the average temperature is 28 °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 24 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 380 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Victoria, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Victoria
Plane
When flying to Victoria, you’ll arrive at Victoria Seychelles Intl (SEZ), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Victoria include Air Canada, Emirates and Qantas Airways. The shortest flight to Victoria from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 4h 40m.
Airlines serving Victoria
Where to stay in Victoria
Average rates range from around AED 503 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 2,150 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hilltop Boutique Hotel and Chez Lorna 5 Nights Minimum.
Where to stay in popular areas of Victoria
Hiring a car in Victoria
Hiring a car in Victoria costs AED 210 per day, on average, or AED 838 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Victoria.
Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Victoria, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.