Johannesburg Airport taxi service
Starting your vacation in South Africa by fighting your way through limited public transport options and waiting in line at ticket counters is not ideal. Instead, you deserve the peace of mind that a private, air-conditioned and comfortable Johannesburg Airport taxi brings.
Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day from the Johannesburg Airport taxi rank and they will take just 20 minutes to reach the city center. With a Johannesburg Airport taxi, you can enjoy a direct door-to-door transfer to your hotel.
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What's the Johannesburg Airport taxi price?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM JNB TO CITY CENTER | 30 € | 30 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM JNB TO HOTELS IN CITY CENTER | 38 € | 38 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM JNB TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK | 500 € | 500 € | 5 H |
| FROM JNB TO SANDTON | 25 € | 25 € | 26 MIN |
| FROM JNB TO PRETORIA | 50 € | 50 € | 42 MIN |
Johannesburg Airport taxi price
There’s no fixed Johannesburg Airport taxi price. All of the local taxis at Johannesburg Airport have a taximeter that will calculate the cost of your journey based on distance and time. The exact taxi tariff will depend on the company you travel with, but on average, you can expect a base fare of €3.40 (ZAR 70), which includes the first 5 km, and a price per km of €0.45 (ZAR 9.50).
For example, taking a standard 4-seater taxi from Johannesburg Airport to the city center will take approximately 20 minutes and will cost around €30 (ZAR 600). Similarly, Sandton is located around 32 km from the airport, so taking a Johannesburg Airport taxi will cost around €25 (ZAR 500).
For the peace of mind that a fixed fare brings, you can also pre-book your Johannesburg Airport taxi with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups, and enjoy all-inclusive, pre-paid pricing.
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Where can I find a taxi at Johannesburg Airport?
You can find a Johannesburg Airport taxi rank outside of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at the airport. The taxi ranks are located just tousdie fo the Arrivals Hall exit doors on Level 2. It’s important to note that during peak travel times, there can be up to a 10 minute wait for a local taxi.
If you’d like to enjoy a personal meet and greet inside the airport with guaranteed on-time pickups, you can also pre-book your transfer with Welcome Pickups.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Johannesburg Airport
- Before beginning your journey, ensure your taxi driver has switched on the taximeter, to avoid being overcharged.
- Ensure you only use licensed taxis from Johannesburg Airport. Your driver should have their ID clearly on show at all times.
- There’s no fare increase for taking a Johannesburg Airport taxi at night.
- There can be up to a 10-minute wait for a Johannesburg Airport taxi during busy travel times. To avoid any long waits, you can pre-book your transfers with a private company.
- Some Johannesburg Airport taxi drivers have the POS system needed to accept credit card payments, but not all. It’s still advisable to carry cash in the local currency when taking a taxi.
- There are multi-currency ATMs and exchange houses inside the airport if you need cash in the local currency of South African Rand.
- If you enjoyed your journey, you can tip your driver by adding 10%, this is customary in Johannesburg.
- Ensure your driver is taking the most accurate route by tracking your journey on a GPS app such as Google Maps.
- Ask for a receipt at the end of your journey, for in case you wish to make a complaint or have left any personal belongings in the taxi.
- Pre-booking your Johannesburg Airport taxi with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, personalized transfers, all-inclusive pricing and 24-hour customer support.
Taking a taxi from Johannesburg Airport to your hotel
Although a more affordable transportation option, taking the train from Johannesburg Airport to the city center is a slow and indirect transfer option. Trains often get extremely crowded and uncomfortable and you will need to navigate your way through multiple busy train stations, carrying all your luggage. Once you reach Johannesburg center, you will also need to walk or take a taxi to your hotel, adding even more time and cost to your journey.
Instead, why not take a relaxing and direct Johannesburg Airport taxi to your hotel? The journey will take just 40 minutes and you will be dropped off directly at the door of your hotel, with your personal belongings safely stowed throughout the journey.