Johannesburg travel guide
Johannesburg Tourism | Johannesburg Guide
You're Going to Love Johannesburg
With a population of 2,03 million, Johannesburg is the largest city in Gauteng, South Africa by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Johannesburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Johannesburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Johannesburg in January, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Johannesburg, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Johannesburg
Plane
Johannesburg is served by 2 airports: OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB) and Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA). The closest to the city centre of Johannesburg is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, which is located 21 km from the city centre. Further away is Johannesburg Lanseria, 32 km from the centre of Johannesburg.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Johannesburg.
Car
Another option to get to Johannesburg is to pick up a car hire from Nelspruit, which is about 304 km from Johannesburg. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and Firefly, among others, in Nelspruit.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Johannesburg Park City Transit Centre, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Johannesburg. Johannesburg Johannesburg, Gt is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Johannesburg
Where to stay in Johannesburg
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg to great affordable options like the St Andrews Hotel and Spa, Johannesburg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Road Lodge Johannesburg Airport and Road Lodge Sandton. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Johannesburg, with prices from $19 to $1,093 per night. North is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Johannesburg are about 45% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Johannesburg
Most booked hotels in Johannesburg
Hiring a car in Johannesburg
Hiring a car in Johannesburg costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Johannesburg.
Expect to pay $2.07 per litre in Johannesburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.83 and $33.10. The most frequently booked car type in Johannesburg is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Kwid or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.