Centurion travel guide

Centurion Tourism | Centurion Guide

You're Going to Love Centurion

With a population of 233.386, Centurion is a must-see destination in Gauteng, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Centurion has to offer.

When to visit Centurion

Centurion in December
Estimated hotel price
£25
1 night at 3-star hotel
Centurion in December
Estimated hotel price
£25
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Centurion

Plane

When flying to Centurion, you’ll arrive at Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. (PRY), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Centurion.

Car

Another option to get to Centurion is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 41 km from Centurion. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Centurion, including Citiliner, IlulaBus and Intercity Xpress. From Nelspruit, the bus ride to Centurion takes 410 km and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 410 km.

Plane

When flying to Centurion, you’ll arrive at Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. (PRY), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Centurion.

Car

Another option to get to Centurion is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 41 km from Centurion. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Centurion, including Citiliner, IlulaBus and Intercity Xpress. From Nelspruit, the bus ride to Centurion takes 410 km and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 410 km.

Airports near Centurion

Airlines serving Centurion

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Centurion

Most booked hotels in Centurion

Royal Elephant Hotel & Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Sheraton Pretoria Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£42+
Manhattan Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£29+
Eco Park Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£38+
City Lodge Hotel Hatfield
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£32+
Morning Star Express Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£19+

Hiring a car in Centurion

Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Centurion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52. The most frequently booked car type in Centurion 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Centurion (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52. The most frequently booked car type in Centurion 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.