Getting around in Tshwane

Whether you hire a car of use public transport, you will find that Tshwane is a pleasant city to get around in, as newly upgraded roads are complimented by a clean and beautiful city. 

Public Transport

Metropolitan Bus

Tshwane is served by an extensive bus network operated mainly by Atteridgeville Bus Service, North West Star, Thari, PUTCO and Tshwane Bus Services. Tshwane Bus Services covers the CBD and the Loftus Versfeld Stadium precinct. Fares vary depending on the number of zones crossed during the trip and can be paid in cash to the driver or by using prepaid coupons which can be bought from various outlets. Fares are generally less than R10 per single trip.

The main bus termini/stations within Tshwane/Pretoria are:

  • Commuter Bus and Intercity Coach Terminal at Pretoria Station; and
  • Central terminal streets (Pretoria Street and Vermeulen Street) for municipal bus services.

 

Most of the bus services operate from 05h00 until 20h00 with reduced services over the weekend.

www/Tshwane.gov.za/bus.cfm

Tel +27 (0)12 358 0221/3/4

Minibus Taxis

Minibus taxis, which can be hailed at any time, run along all the main routes within the city.  These taxis charge a flat rate. The typically cost of a single trip within Tshwane/Pretoria is less than R15.  Look out of the Tshwane World Cup branded taxis!

 

Metered taxis

Metered taxis are available for conveying people on an ad hoc basis and charge for the distance travelled.  These taxis charge per kilometre travelled and whilst are not a cheap means of transport are available all hours and are reliable as a rule.

Metered taxi companies contact details:

Gauteng Metered Taxi

+27 (0)861 743 742

OR Tambo International Airport Taxis (ORTIATA)

+27 (0)11 390 1502

Rixi Taxi

+27 (0)12 362 6262


Private Transport

Vehicle / Car hire

There are various car rental agencies in Tshwane as listed below. These agencies have offices in the city and at the major airports. Car rental companies are open 24 hours at OR Tambo International Airport and during flight operating hours for the other airports. Offices within Tshwane are only open between 08h00 to 17h00.

 

Avis

+27 (0)86 102 1111

+27 (0)12 301 0700

www.avis.co.za

Budget

+27 (0)86 101 6622

+27 (0)12 323 0949

www.budget.co.za

Hertz

+27 (0)86 160 0136

www.hertz.co.za

Tempest

+27 (0)11 578 0160

www.tempestcarhire.co.za

Europcar

(incl. Imperial Car Hire)

+27 (0)86 113 1000

www.europcar.co.za

www.imperial.co.za

First Car Rental

+27 (0)86 117 8227

www.firstcarrental.co.za

Dollar

+27 (0)86 100 2111

www.dollar.com

Thrifty

+27 (0)86 100 2111

www.thrifty.co.za

Sixt

+27 (0)12 342 2903

www.sixt.co.za

Private shuttles

Most hotels and bed and breakfasts in the city have dedicated shuttles that can pick you up or drop you off if pre-arranged. Contact your accommodation service provider to confirm the availability of such a service.

A special drop-off and pick-up area for hotel/B&B shuttles at Loftus Versfeld Stadium has been arranged for match days.