Car Hire Sandton Gautrain Station
Sandton Gautrain (YY0)
Find your perfect hire car at Sandton Gautrain Station
Sandton is a small suburb outside Johannesburg. As the business area of the city, it’s home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange – the largest in Africa. Pick up your Avis car hired from Sandton Gautrain Station and start exploring all that the region has to offer.
We make car rental easy, because we know you can’t wait to feel the freedom of the road and get the very most out of your stay. Wherever your travels take you, the keys are waiting for you to unlock the world.
Plan your journey from Sandton Gautrain Station
Pick up your Avis hire car at Sandton Gautrain Station and set off on the open road.
Boasting the largest shopping mall in the country, Sandton itself is an affluent suburb and a great place to enjoy some retail therapy. Nearby you’ll find the Nelson Mandela Statue, standing proud in the square named after this South African hero. The Gallery on the Square is also here, featuring exhibitions of locals and international art.
Just a 30-minute drive from Sandton brings you to the centre of Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city. This sprawling metropolis has a seemingly endless list of things to see and do. A visit to the Apartheid Museum is an absolute must. Focusing on the nation’s era of segregation, the museum provides a fascinating insight into South Africa’s struggle for democracy. Liliesleaf Farm is also well worth a visit. During the 1960s, it was used as the ANC headquarters and is now a museum revealing the country’s struggles.
“Joburg” as the city is locally known, is famous for its public art, so be sure to stop by Newtown’s open-air graffiti gallery, or the metal tree sculptures by Braamfontein. Pick up some fresh produce and local specialties at Neighbourgoods Market and enjoy a picnic at Zoo Lake, a pretty park on Jan Smuts Avenue.
With a rental car, see all of Johannesburg at your own pace.
Frequent renters get upgraded – and additional days for free – by signing up for Avis Preferred loyalty benefits. Simply choose a date and time and we’ll prepare your quality hire car.
Beyond Sandton Gautrain Station
Incredible wildlife, vibrant cities and plenty of history are all just a leisurely drive from Sandton Gautrain Station.
Pretoria
Drive for just over 30 minutes from Sandton and you’ll arrive at Pretoria. Known as “Jacaranda City”, thanks to its gorgeous purple jacaranda blooms, it’s a particularly pretty city brimming with historical importance. Explore the Palace of Justice, where Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life, and visit the Union Buildings where he was made president some years later. Spend time in Freedom Park – a large outdoor memorial commemorating the country’s history of war. Here you’ll find the Voortrekker Monument – a tribute to the Voortrekkers who hiked over the coastal mountains to explore the African savannah beyond.
Pilanesberg National Park
Pilanesberg National Park is a two-hour drive up the R556 from Sandton and home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos. In total, there are 7,000 animals in the park, offering visitors an unforgettable wildlife experience. The diverse landscapes – from flat grasslands to verdant mountains – provide a fantastic backdrop for a safari through the park. Sun City Resort is nearby, where tourists can relax and unwind by huge swimming pools.
From Sandton, all of South Africa is yours to explore. All you need to do is drive.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Age Requirements
- Avis First
- Cancellations/No Shows
- Fuel Policy
- Location Exceptions
- Overdue Rental Administration Fee
- Travel Into Other Countries
Damage Waiver (CDW)
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally Between ZAR 80.00 and ZAR 200.00 per day.
Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form).
Normally Between ZAR 150.00 and ZAR 410.00 per day.
Theft Protection waiver (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally Between ZAR 68.00 and ZAR 175.00 per day.
Super Theft Protection waiver (STP)
An excess reduction product which reduces your theft protection excess to zero.
Normally Between ZAR 153.00 and ZAR 445.00 per day.
Windscreen protection Tyre & Third Party Waiver
WTTDW includes damage to the windscreen and tyres of a vehicle and third party incidents. These three items can be defined as follows:
Windscreen: Any window in the vehicle is covered under WDTTW. This includes door windows, rear window and windscreen.
Tyres: The vehicle's tyre, including the spare wheel. The metal rim, hubcaps and alloy mags wheels are also covered under WTTDW.
Loss of tyres, rims or hubcaps are not covered under WTTDW but will fall under the Theft Loss Waiver.
Third Party: Third Party: Renters are liable for the first R15,900.00 in the event of a third-party damage, by accepting WTTDW the liability is reduced to zero*.
Normally Between ZAR 96.00 and ZAR 106.00 per day.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Covers the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Refer Personal Accident Insurance which is underwritten by Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions.
Normally ZAR 55.00 per day
Minor Damage Waiver
This product is available at the point of rental check-out. This cover includes any damage to the body of the vehicle up to the amount of R5 000 including but not limited to scratches, dents or minor collisions. Should MDW be accepted and the damage exceeds R5 000, the CDW liability will apply, depending on the waiver option chosen.
Normally ZAR 52.00 per day
Hail Damage Waiver
This product is available at the point of rental check-out. This cover includes the cost of repairs for all hail-related damages to the vehicle's body or windscreen.
No liability charges apply when HDW is taken. However, if this is declined the Collision Damage Waiver will apply and it will be charged double in the event of hail damage, depending on the waiver option chosen.
Normally ZAR 25.00 per day
Roadside Assistance Plus
This product provides roadside assistance without any additional costs being charged if you break down as a result of vehicle failure you have caused (this includes lost keys).
Normally ZAR 53.00 per day
