Economy & Compact Cars in Johannesburg

The following firms provide their car rental services at Lanseria International Airport: Thrifty, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Bidvest, Europcar, First, Hertz, and Tempest. Such agencies as Avis, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, and Tempest Car Hire are positioned in the airport terminal (Airport Rd, Krugersdorp, Lanseria). The car rental facilities of Bidvest Car Rental and Sixt are based next to them, at Pelindaba Road, Lanseria. The office of First company is found beside the passenger terminal building, at R512 Nietgedacht 535-Jq, Lanseria. There is an age restriction for car rental. The driver must be aged 21 or over. The rental cost is higher for the drivers aged between 21 and 23 years old. Moreover, car rental conditions may include limited mileage per day. Extra mileage is charged separately. Additional equipment (for example, GPS, radio, child restraint devices, spare wheels and so on) is also paid separately. It is possible to cross the border into the neighbouring states (the list of countries is included in the rental agreement) for an additional fee. Local taxes, fees and liability insurance are charged. Credit cards are accepted for payment. It should be mentioned that only a credit card holder may hire a vehicle, a third person is not allowed to do this.

A short-term parking lot, a long-term parking lot (more than 3.5 days) and a multi-level parkade are found beside the Main Terminal Building. All the parking areas are patrolled 24 hours a day by guards. In addition, they have interlocking spike barriers. Lanseria International Airport has convenient access to roads as well as Drop and Go area, which is perfect for quick drop-off and pick-up of passengers. The airport features an easy transfer service: golf carts run to the parking lots. Parking spaces for people with disabilities are also available. There is no need to pre-book a parking space. Should certain parking bays be full, you will be able to use the other parking lot. Both cash and credit cards are accepted on all the payment parking machines. You can enjoy 30 minutes of free parking in the short-term parking lot.

A number of hotels of various levels of service are nestled in the vicinity of the territory of the airport. These include the Lanseria Country Estate, the Hills and Dales Accommodation, the Shumba Valley Lodge, the Valverde Eco Hotel, the Twenty Three on Riverside, and the Stornoway. A lot of hotels are just a 10-15 minute drive from the airport. They are of small size, offer a range of hotel services, organize entertainment events and family activities. Read all...

Guests of the city should definitely not forget to visit Museum of Africa, which will help visitors to get acquainted with history and culture of the local people. The museum often hosts interesting workshops and lectures. In addition to the permanent exhibition of historical artifacts, visitors of the museum are welcome to see the works of contemporary artists. Art Gallery is a truly outstanding cultural institution. Here visitors can see a rich collection of paintings by African and European artists. Many works of art were created more than one hundred years ago. In the gallery you will find famous works by Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and other legendary artists.

There is also Sculpture Park not far away from the gallery. This place is also worth visiting as it features a unique collection of works of art. Any holiday program should include a visit to National Museum of Military History. The biggest part of its exposition is dedicated to military equipment, which was seized by the South Africans during the war in Angola. During your walk through the central area of the city you can see a lot of beautiful historic buildings that border with modern skyscrapers and elegant business centers. This contrast makes Johannesburg even more charming and attractive to foreign tourists.
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