Introduction
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
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandton in May
Estimated hotel price
£22
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 Firefly and Avis, among others, in Johannesburg.

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 Firefly and Avis, among others, in Johannesburg.

Airports near Sandton

PRYPretoria Wonderboom Apt.
HLAJohannesburg Lanseria
JNBJohannesburg OR Tambo

Airlines serving Sandton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,528 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 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 £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £77 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sandton, with prices from £19 to £306 per night. Sandown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sandton are about 13% 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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Intercontinental Hotels Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£254+
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NH Johannesburg Sandton
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Davinci Hotel On Nelson Mandela Square
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Sandton

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.11 and £14.81. 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 Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.93 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 £11.11 and £14.81. 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 Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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