Car Hire Johannesburg Randfontein - Mini guide to Johannesburg Randfontein
From its humble origins as a small gold mining town in the 1890s, Randfontein now caters for over 180,000 residents. Located in the far western district of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Randfontein is still considered part of the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area. Although visitors are less common here than most parts of Jo’burg, car hire in Johannesburg - Randfontein is a popular service for tourists.
Getting into downtown Johannesburg, which lays 45kms from Randfontein, is best accomplished through either cheap car hire in Johannesburg - Randfontein or via the train network. The R41 leads into the M2 motorway, which links directly to Johannesburg’s CBD. The international airport of Johannesburg is situated about 60kms from Randfontein.
Most visitors to Randfontein are day-trippers seeking an escape from Johannesburg’s pulsating city centre. However, for those visitors wishing to stay in the area, several hotels can be found. These include the Griffin Estate Country Venue and Central Hotel.
Randfontein does not have a wealth of attractions for tourists. However, there are several landmarks that will keep visitors entertained for a day or two. These include the beautiful Riebeeck Lake, named after the famous Dutch-South African of the late 1800s. Also, Randfontein contains the world’s largest stamp mill, but is no longer in operation. Tours of the gold fields can also be arranged.
As aforementioned, Randfontein is only 45kms from downtown Johannesburg, and its plethora of alluring landmarks. Visitors can utilise car hire in Johannesburg - Randfontein to venture to different places of interest, including the Johannesburg Zoo, Museum Africa, and the Johannesburg Art Gallery.
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