The busiest airport on the African continent, OR Tambo International, also know as Johannesburg International Airport, sees high traffic volumes pass through her terminal gates. Business travelers and tourists alike are faced with the same decision upon landing: How do I get from OR Tambo to my destination? The four most common choices are Johannesburg Airport car rental, hotel shuttle bus services, metered taxis, other minibus services and the Gautrain.
Each service has its merits, below is a brief explanation of each service.
Johannesburg Airport Car Rental
Experienced travelers and regular visitors to Johannesburg often choose Johannesburg Airport car rental as their primary option for independent and flexible travel. With almost every car rental supplier represented at Jo’burg International it’s easy to pick up of a vehicle that suits your taste, budget and itinerary. Ensure you have your credit card with you when renting a car from Johannesburg International Airport to cover the deposits required when hiring a car.
Hotel Shuttle Bus Service
If you are staying in hotel accommodation in Johannesburg, enquire about their airport shuttle service, most hotels offer this as standard. If you wish to make use of this point-to-point transfer let the hotel know your arrival time and flight details.
Metered Taxis
Considerably more expensive than a shuttle service, but more flexible, metered taxis are useful when Hotels don’t offer a shuttle service. Metered taxis are available at OR Tambo located outside arrivals; look for the cars with lit ‘taxi’ signs on the roof.
Other minibus services
These are similar to the hotel minibus transfer service, offering a transport option at a cheaper rate than metered taxis. These minibuses service key areas of Johannesburg. It’s worth booking this service at a kiosk in the arrivals hall to ensure you receive a regulated service, the informal minibus services at the airport vary in terms of quality and reliability.
The Gautrain
New, shiny, fast and slick. The Gautrain, when complete, will link Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport in a high-speed network. At present only the Sandton to OR Tambo portion of the network is open.
If you are looking for transport beyond a transfer from OR Tambo, Johannesburg Airport car hire makes the most sense, giving you unrestricted access to the metropolis that is the financial hub of Sub-Saharan Africa.
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This article was written for Drive South Africa talking about the different types of Johannesburg Airport Car Rental.