Sandton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sandton
Sandton is a must-see destination in Gauteng, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sandton has to offer.
When to visit Sandton
How to Get to Sandton
Plane
When flying to Sandton, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sandton is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 7 miles from Sandton. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Hertz, among others, in Johannesburg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandton, including Citiliner, IlulaBus and APM. From Nelspruit, the bus ride to Sandton takes 255 miles and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Sandton
Where to stay in Sandton
From 5-star hotels such as the Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Sandton - Woodmead, Sandton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £278 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sandton, with prices from £16 to £331 per night. Sandown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sandton are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sandton
Most booked hotels in Sandton
Hiring a car in Sandton
Hiring a car in Sandton costs £15 per day, on average, or £106 if you want to hire it for 7 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 117% cheaper than airport locations in Sandton.
Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Sandton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.49 and £16.65. The most frequently booked car type in Sandton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.