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

Emalahleni Tourism | Emalahleni Guide

You're Going to Love Emalahleni

With a population of 262.491, Emalahleni is the largest city in Mpumalanga, South Africa by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Emalahleni has to offer.

When to visit Emalahleni

Emalahleni in September
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Emalahleni in September
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Emalahleni

Plane

Although Emalahleni doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 64 miles from Emalahleni. 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 Emalahleni is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 77 miles from Emalahleni. You’ll find branches of Woodford and Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.

Plane

Although Emalahleni doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 64 miles from Emalahleni. 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 Emalahleni is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 77 miles from Emalahleni. You’ll find branches of Woodford and Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.

Airlines serving Emalahleni

Lufthansa
Good (8,259 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 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 (8,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,668 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,722 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)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Emalahleni

Hiring a car in Emalahleni

Hiring a car in Emalahleni costs £77 per day, on average, or £230 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 72% more expensive than at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Emalahleni (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. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Emalahleni, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Emalahleni costs £77 per day, on average, or £230 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 72% more expensive than at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Emalahleni (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. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Emalahleni, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.