Pretoria travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pretoria

With a population of 1.62 million, Pretoria is a must-see destination in Gauteng, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pretoria has to offer.

When to visit Pretoria

Pretoria in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pretoria in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pretoria in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Pretoria, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Pretoria

Plane

When flying to Pretoria, you’ll arrive at Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. (PRY), which is located 7 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Pretoria is to pick up a car rental from Johannesburg, which is about 33 miles from Pretoria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pretoria, including Citiliner, Intercity Xpress and Busbud. From Nelspruit, the bus ride to Pretoria takes 255 miles and will cost you around C$ 31. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 290 miles. The most popular bus station is Pretoria Motorcoach Terminal at Pretoria Station, located 0.9 miles from downtown Pretoria. Pretoria Hatfield is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pretoria, you’ll arrive at Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. (PRY), which is located 7 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Pretoria is to pick up a car rental from Johannesburg, which is about 33 miles from Pretoria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Johannesburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pretoria, including Citiliner, Intercity Xpress and Busbud. From Nelspruit, the bus ride to Pretoria takes 255 miles and will cost you around C$ 31. From Bloemfontein, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 290 miles. The most popular bus station is Pretoria Motorcoach Terminal at Pretoria Station, located 0.9 miles from downtown Pretoria. Pretoria Hatfield is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Pretoria

Airlines serving Pretoria

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (931 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,519 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,308 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,475 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,828 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,627 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pretoria

From 5-star hotels such as the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel to great affordable options like the Morning Star Express Hotel, Pretoria offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 103 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Pretoria, with prices from C$ 22 to C$ 272 per night. Hatfield is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Pretoria are about 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pretoria

Most booked hotels in Pretoria

Cocomo Guesthouse, Spa and Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 57+
Sheraton Pretoria Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 73+
Manhattan Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 51+
City Lodge Hotel Hatfield
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 56+
Morning Star Express Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 34+

Renting a car in Pretoria

Expect to pay C$ 1.81 per litre in Pretoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.66 and C$ 28.88.

Expect to pay C$ 1.81 per litre in Pretoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.66 and C$ 28.88.