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

Roodepoort travel guide

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You're Going to Love Roodepoort

With a population of 225,000, Roodepoort is a must-see destination in Gauteng, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Roodepoort deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Roodepoort

Roodepoort in March
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roodepoort in March
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Roodepoort

Plane

When flying to Roodepoort, you’ll arrive at Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA), which is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Roodepoort is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 11 miles from Roodepoort. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Roodepoort, including City to City, Eagle Liner and APM. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort, you’ll arrive at Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA), which is located 13 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Roodepoort is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 11 miles from Roodepoort. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

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

Airports near Roodepoort

PRYPretoria Wonderboom Apt.
HLAJohannesburg Lanseria
JNBJohannesburg OR Tambo

Airlines serving Roodepoort

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 Roodepoort

Average rates range from around £31 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £28 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Roodepoort

Most booked hotels in Roodepoort

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Afrique Boutique Ruimsig
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Homestay Travel Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Town Lodge Roodepoort
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Roodepoort

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Roodepoort (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 Roodepoort is Compact (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Roodepoort (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 Roodepoort is Compact (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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