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
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.
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
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Pretoria.
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 Alamo, among others, in Johannesburg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pretoria, including Citiliner, Delta Coaches and Intercity Xpress. From Nelspruit, the bus ride to Pretoria takes 255 miles and will cost you around C$ 31. From Polokwane, the ticket costs about C$ 44 for a journey of 275 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.
Airlines serving Pretoria
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$ 60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 102 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Pretoria, with prices from C$ 22 to C$ 271 per night. Hatfield is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Pretoria are about 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.