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 June
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandton in June
Estimated hotel price
£33
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 1First Car Rental and Dollar, 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 1First Car Rental and Dollar, among others, in Johannesburg.

Airports near Sandton

PRYPretoria Wonderboom Apt.
HLAJohannesburg Lanseria
JNBJohannesburg OR Tambo

Airlines serving Sandton

Lufthansa
Good (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,116 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,471 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,990 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (423 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandton

From 5-star hotels such as the Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square to great affordable options like the The Archer Aparthotel by Totalstay, Sandton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sandton, with prices from £13 to £413 per night. Sandown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sandton are about 36% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandton

Most booked hotels in Sandton

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NH Johannesburg Sandton
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holiday Inn Express Sandton - Woodmead By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Sandton

Hiring a car in Sandton costs £18 per day, on average, or £55 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Sandton.

Expect to pay £1.18 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 £14.09 and £18.78.

Hiring a car in Sandton costs £18 per day, on average, or £55 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Sandton.

Expect to pay £1.18 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 £14.09 and £18.78.

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