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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sandton travel guide

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Sandton 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sandton has to offer.

When to visit Sandton

Sandton in August
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandton in August
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sandton

Plane

When flying to Sandton, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandton is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 10 km from Sandton. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandton, including City to City, Eagle Liner and APM. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Sandton takes 354 km and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 491 km.

Plane

When flying to Sandton, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandton is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 10 km from Sandton. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Woodford, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandton, including City to City, Eagle Liner and APM. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Sandton takes 354 km and will cost you around £18. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 491 km.

Airports near Sandton

PRYPretoria Wonderboom Apt.
HLAJohannesburg Lanseria
JNBJohannesburg OR Tambo

Airlines serving Sandton

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Sandton

From 5-star hotels such as the NH Johannesburg Sandton to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Sandton - Woodmead, Sandton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £230 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sandton, with prices from £23 to £309 per night. Sandown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sandton are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandton

Most booked hotels in Sandton

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Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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NH Johannesburg Sandton
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Holiday Inn Express Sandton - Woodmead
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Sandton

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Sandton (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. Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sandton, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Sandton (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. Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sandton, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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