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

Polokwane travel guide

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You're Going to Love Polokwane

With a population of 123,749, Polokwane is a must-see destination in Limpopo, South Africa. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Polokwane to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Polokwane

Polokwane in May
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Polokwane in May
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Polokwane in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Polokwane, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Polokwane

Plane

When flying to Polokwane, you’ll arrive at Polokwane (PTG), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Polokwane from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 32h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Polokwane is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 182 miles from Polokwane. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Polokwane, including Intercape, Citiliner and City to City. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Polokwane takes 210 miles and will cost you around £58. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 785 miles. The most popular bus station is Polokwane Savannah Mall, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Polokwane. Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Polokwane, you’ll arrive at Polokwane (PTG), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Polokwane from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 32h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Polokwane is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 182 miles from Polokwane. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Polokwane, including Intercape, Citiliner and City to City. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Polokwane takes 210 miles and will cost you around £58. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 785 miles. The most popular bus station is Polokwane Savannah Mall, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Polokwane. Polokwane Shell Polokwane Gas Station is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Polokwane

PTGPolokwane

Airlines serving Polokwane

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)

Where to stay in Polokwane

Average rates range from around £36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Polokwane

Most booked hotels in Polokwane

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Landmark
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Polokwane

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Polokwane (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 Polokwane is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Polokwane (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 Polokwane is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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