Although somewhat lacking in the aspect of demographics, Lanseria is most famous for its medium sized airport, located in the northwest rural area of Johannesburg. The Lanseria Airport is actually one of four airports operating in Johannesburg City, but exudes the highest output of take-offs/landings in South Africa.

From the downtown Johannesburg area, Lanseria is about 35kms to the northwest, situated in the rural lands of Johannesburg. As previously mentioned, Lanseria's airport is the busiest in Africa, not by passenger intake, but by the number of landings and take-offs are turned over every day. This is mainly due to smaller aircraft operating from the airport.

With just a short drive using car hire in Lanseria, visitors will arrive at some of Johannesburg's most delightful country guesthouses, inns and lodgings. Many tourists opt to stay in Lanseria because it is relatively close to Johannesburg, yet provides a rural escape from the hectic landscape of downtown Jo'burg.

Cheap car hire in Lanseria is available, most notably at Lanseria Airport, so getting to the areas main attractions is remarkably easy. Blair Atholl offers a beautiful golf course for those travellers looking to swing the clubs. Also, the Cradle Nature Reserve and Lion Park are fascinating landmarks that are certainly worth visiting while in Lanseria.

There is no train line connecting Lanseria to Johannesburg City, so car rental in Lanseria is the most efficient mode of transport into the downtown area. Here, visitors can enjoy a plethora of museums, art galleries, shopping complexes, sporting events, and restaurants. Johannesburg also has a vibrant night scene, but caution is required when travelling after sundown.