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

Sandton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sandton

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

When to visit Sandton

Sandton in May
Estimated hotel price
£23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandton in May
Estimated hotel price
£23
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 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandton is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 7 miles from Sandton. You’ll find branches of Woodford and CarWiz, among others, in Johannesburg.

Plane

When flying to Sandton, you’ll arrive at OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandton is to pick up a car hire from Johannesburg, which is about 7 miles from Sandton. You’ll find branches of Woodford and CarWiz, among others, in Johannesburg.

Airports near Sandton

PRYPretoria Wonderboom Apt.
HLAJohannesburg Lanseria
JNBJohannesburg OR Tambo

Airlines serving Sandton

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,511 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,041 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,267 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,396 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandton

From 5-star hotels such as the Davinci Hotel On Nelson Mandela Square to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Sandton - Woodmead By IHG, Sandton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandton

Most booked hotels in Sandton

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NH Johannesburg Sandton
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Davinci Hotel On Nelson Mandela Square
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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The Capital on Bath
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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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 £10.76 and £14.35. The most frequently booked car type in Sandton is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £10.76 and £14.35. The most frequently booked car type in Sandton is Compact (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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