Boksburg travel guide

Boksburg Tourism | Boksburg Guide

You're Going to Love Boksburg

With a population of 445.168, Boksburg is a must-see destination in Gauteng, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boksburg to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Boksburg

Boksburg in July
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boksburg in July
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boksburg in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 123 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Boksburg, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Boksburg

Plane

When flying to Boksburg, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Boksburg.

Car

Another option to get to Boksburg is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 20 km from Boksburg. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and CarWiz, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boksburg, including Citiliner, Delta Coaches and Intercity Xpress. From Nelspruit, the bus ride to Boksburg takes 410 km and will cost you around £18. From Polokwane, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

When flying to Boksburg, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Boksburg.

Car

Another option to get to Boksburg is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 20 km from Boksburg. You’ll find branches of 1First Car Rental and CarWiz, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boksburg, including Citiliner, Delta Coaches and Intercity Xpress. From Nelspruit, the bus ride to Boksburg takes 410 km and will cost you around £18. From Polokwane, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Boksburg

Airlines serving Boksburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,801 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,593 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boksburg

Most booked hotels in Boksburg

Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, An IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£274+
Afrique Boutique Hotel Oliver Tambo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£57+
Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£194+

Hiring a car in Boksburg

Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Boksburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.52 and £16.69. The most frequently booked car type in Boksburg is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Boksburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.52 and £16.69. The most frequently booked car type in Boksburg is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.