Transportation & Reach
A young and sprawling city- Johannesburg, though receiving a new vehicle
every second on its roads, lacks a convenient public transportation system.
Therefore, a significant number of the city's residents are dependent on the
city's informal minibus taxis.
However, the International Airport city is the major gateway of Africa
connecting it with almost all the major countries of the world. While the
road network of the city is also extensive having ring roads, freeways,
bypass and highways that ease the traffic congestion in the city.
Johannesburg Airports:
- R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) or Johannesburg
International Airport (JNB): It is Africa’s largest &
busiest airport serving as a gateway for international air travel to and
from the rest of southern Africa. The airport is situated 22km (14m)
east of the city.
Johannesburg Railway Transportation:
- The South African Railways, Spoornet is the national rail provider
while the Metrorail is the suburban train service provider.
- Park Station located on the Leyds Street, Braamfontein, is the main
station or terminus of Johannesburg serving all Spoornet regional and
Metrorail suburban routes.
- Metrorail trains run to Naledi (Soweto), Pretoria, Vereeniging,
Springs, Randfontein, Carltonville, Oberholzer & many other stations
en-route.
Local Transportation of Johannesburg:
- Bus: The bus system in Johanna is operated by the Metrobus.
The Metropolitan Bus Services has recently offered a fleet of new buses
covering 108 routes within the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan area.
- Metered & Minibus Taxis: The integral part of the public
transportation system of the city, these two forms of taxis are the most
common and convenient modes than any other. The network is also well
connected to the metro as well as commuter rail.
Hotels & Accommodation
The whole range of accommodations is spread across Jo’burg.
Most of the best-appointed hotels especially for executives & business
visitors are situated in the posh CBD and Braamfontein areas. While more
homely options can be found in the white middle-class northern suburbs,
including Rosebank, Parktown & Melville.
| Hotels of Johannesburg |
Average Rates |
| 5-Star |
$300-215 |
| 4-Star |
$215-100 |
| 2-Star |
$ 65-95 |
| Budget Hotels |
$ 45-60 |
