Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
United Kingdom
GBP

Alberton travel guide

Alberton Tourism | Alberton Guide

You're Going to Love Alberton

With a population of 121,536, Alberton 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alberton has to offer.

When to visit Alberton

Alberton in July
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alberton in July
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alberton

Plane

Although Alberton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 15 miles from Alberton. Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Alberton is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 10 miles from Alberton. You’ll find branches of Woodford and Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.

Plane

Although Alberton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 15 miles from Alberton. Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Alberton is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 10 miles from Alberton. You’ll find branches of Woodford and Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.

Airlines serving Alberton

Lufthansa
Good (8,259 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,629 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,670 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,286 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,723 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,509 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Alberton

Most booked hotels in Alberton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Midrand
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Onomo Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£84+

Hiring a car in Alberton

Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Alberton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.86 and £19.82. The most frequently booked car type in Alberton is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Sonet or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Alberton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.86 and £19.82. The most frequently booked car type in Alberton is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Sonet or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.