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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boksburg to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Boksburg
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.
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.
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 Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boksburg, including IlulaBus, Citiliner and Delta Coaches. 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 435 km.
Airlines serving Boksburg
Where to stay in popular areas of Boksburg
Most booked hotels in Boksburg
Hiring a car in Boksburg
Expect to pay £1.03 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 £12.35 and £16.46. 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.