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

Boksburg travel guide

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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. Boksburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boksburg

Boksburg in May
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boksburg in May
Estimated hotel price
£17
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 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boksburg is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 12 miles from Boksburg. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boksburg, including City to City, Eagle Liner and APM. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Boksburg takes 220 miles and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 305 miles.

Plane

When flying to Boksburg, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boksburg is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 12 miles from Boksburg. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boksburg, including City to City, Eagle Liner and APM. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Boksburg takes 220 miles and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 305 miles.

Airports near Boksburg

PRYPretoria Wonderboom Apt.
HLAJohannesburg Lanseria
JNBJohannesburg OR Tambo

Airlines serving Boksburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,970 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boksburg

Most booked hotels in Boksburg

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Intercontinental Hotels Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£258+
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Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Metcourt at Emperors Palace
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Boksburg

Expect to pay £0.90 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 £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Boksburg is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.90 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 £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Boksburg is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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