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

Midrand travel guide

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You're Going to Love Midrand

With a population of 173,009, Midrand 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Midrand has to offer.

When to visit Midrand

Midrand in July
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Midrand in July
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Midrand

Plane

When flying to Midrand, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Midrand is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 25 km from Midrand. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Midrand, including City to City, Eagle Liner and APM. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Midrand takes 354 km and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Midrand Kaalfontein, located 5 km from the city centre of Midrand. Midrand Engen Big Bird is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Midrand, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Midrand is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 25 km from Midrand. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Midrand, including City to City, Eagle Liner and APM. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Midrand takes 354 km and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 491 km. The most popular bus station is Midrand Kaalfontein, located 5 km from the city centre of Midrand. Midrand Engen Big Bird is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Midrand

PRYPretoria Wonderboom Apt.
HLAJohannesburg Lanseria
JNBJohannesburg OR Tambo

Airlines serving Midrand

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 Midrand

Average rates range from around £36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £52 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Midrand

Most booked hotels in Midrand

Intercontinental Hotels Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£258+
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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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Midrand Conference Centre
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Midrand

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Midrand (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.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Midrand (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.

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