Airport location, terminals and transportation
Rand Airport is located in the Johannesburg area, near the city of Germiston in South Africa. Its construction began in the '20s of the previous century. After its opening in 1931, the airport served as the main air terminal of Johannesburg. This modern airport mainly serves charter flights, air taxi, flight schools and organizations involved with aviation infrastructure, such as the ones engaged in repairs, refuelling, etc. It has had the status of the international airport since its putting into operation. The airport serves as a site for the annual aviation salon. Rand Airport encompasses 2 rather short runways and a passenger terminal, equipped in accordance with the latest standards.
You can get from the airport to the city, other localities and resort zones in comfort with the help of taxi or transfer services as well as by rental car. In addition, a few bus routes pass through the airport.
Rental offices, how to find them, where to return car
Vehicle rental facilities are positioned next to the parking lot. Several international agencies provide their car hire services in the territory of the airport. These are AVIS, Budget, Enterprise and Europcar. These companies give their clients the opportunity to book a vehicle with the necessary parameters through the online services in advance. Thus, you can be sure that you will receive the car with suitable parameters.
When concluding a rental agreement at the airport, you will be required to present a printed voucher, an international driver's license, an identity card/passport and a credit card. Note that cash and debit cards are not accepted for payment. Only the drivers over the age of 18 years are allowed to drive vehicles. All the additional equipment (for example, GPS, baby seats and so on) is paid separately. It should be mentioned that the agencies operate a full tank policy (you receive and return the rental car with a full tank).
Drivers usually receive cars in the parking lot next to the terminal. The agencies at the airport are located at the following addresses: Europcar - at Rand Airport, Airport Park, Germiston 1401; Budget Rent a Car - at Rand Airport, Germiston, Elandsfontein 108-Ir, Johannesburg 1401; AVIS Rent a Car - at Rand Airport, Airport Park, Germiston 1419. At Rand Airport, the leased vehicles are returned to the parking lot in front of the passenger terminal building.
Long-term and short-term parking, hotels nearby
A car park is placed on the outside of the terminal. Moreover, there is a parking lot, set back from the terminal building, which is found at the following address: Rand Airport, 0A Rand Airport Rd, Airport Park, Germiston, 2094.
The nearest hotels to the airport are the Eminence, the Nicol Bedfordview, the Queen'S Place Apartments, the Countryview, and the Villa San Carlo.