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

Rustenburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rustenburg

With a population of 124,064, Rustenburg is a must-see destination in North-West, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rustenburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rustenburg

Rustenburg in May
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rustenburg in May
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rustenburg in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 137 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Rustenburg, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.

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How to Get to Rustenburg

Plane

Although Rustenburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA), which is located 46 miles from Rustenburg.

Car

Another option to get to Rustenburg is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 62 miles from Rustenburg. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Rustenburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA), which is located 46 miles from Rustenburg.

Car

Another option to get to Rustenburg is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 62 miles from Rustenburg. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

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

Airports near Rustenburg

PRYPretoria Wonderboom Apt.
HLAJohannesburg Lanseria
JNBJohannesburg OR Tambo

Airlines serving Rustenburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 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 (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 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 Rustenburg

Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rustenburg

Most booked hotels in Rustenburg

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Royal Marang Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Ons Dorpshuis Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£33+
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The Kingdom Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Rustenburg

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Rustenburg (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 Rustenburg is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Rustenburg (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 Rustenburg is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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