Transport

Get around:

Johannesburg was a city built for the car and for that reason, public transport is few and far between and often sketchy. There are buses and min cabs on the streets but there tends to be no designated stops and these are generally only used by commuters coming in and out of the city. Renting a car will give you the best flexibility and opportunity to tour the city, however driving can get very hectic; expect traffic jams.

Taxi

In general all the taxi operators collude with each other and fix prices - so taxis are not cheap (and not metered). Haggling is usual (best to agree a price when you phone). Don't rely on taxi ranks in shopping malls, often there aren't any. Always have a few taxi numbers with you so you don't get stuck somewhere.

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Airport Link, ☎ +27 (0)11) 792 2017. Fixed price airport transfer service.
Elias, ☎ +27 (0)76 834 0670. Friendly taxi driver based in the CBD.
Magicbus, ☎ +27 (0)11 548-0822. Offers shuttle services between OR Tambo Airport and Sandton. They also offer door-to-door transfers. A bit expensive for the single traveller, but reasonable when traveling in groups.
Maxi Taxi, ☎ +27 (0)11 648 1212. Reputable taxi firm based in Yeoville.
Roses Taxi, ☎ +27 (0)11 403 9625. Operates throughout the city

Car rentals:

Hertz, ☎ tel: (+27) (0) 86 160 0136.
Avis, ☎ (+27) 11 923 3660. Professional, low hassle car hire giant. Easy to get a quote and reserve online.
CABS Car hire, ☎ (+27) (0)11 392-1388 (info@cabs.co.za). affordable and reliable, at all major airports in South Africa.
Pace Car Rental Offers very reasonable rates for car hire. They are very friendly and the rates are better than the larger brands. You can call Berne on (+27)(0) 84 840 2847
Tempest Car Hire, ☎ (+27) (0)11 552-3700 (reservations@tempestcarhire.co.za). Affordable car rental service available at all major locations and airports in South Africa.