OR Tambo - Johannesburg: Private Airport Transfer, Meet & Greet

Summary

Private car service from OR Tambo to your hotel or home

You’ll be met right at arrivals by your driver holding your name board — no wandering lost after your flight lands at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Enjoy help with your luggage, cold bottled water in the car, and a friendly chat as you head straight to your hotel or home in Johannesburg or Pretoria. It’s simple comfort that lets you actually notice where you are.

What’s the experience like?

My first real moment in South Africa wasn’t some wild safari — it was a guy named Thabo holding up my name at O.R. Tambo’s arrivals. He waved before I even spotted him properly (I was still half-awake from the flight), and I remember this little grin he gave when I tried to pronounce “Sawubona.” Li laughed at me too — she’d landed just before me and was also looking for her driver, so we ended up chatting about how airports always smell like coffee and tired people. There’s something oddly comforting about that.

Thabo helped with my bag — which felt heavier than it should’ve, honestly — and led me through the crowd to the car park. The air outside had that dry, late-afternoon warmth you get in Joburg, mixed with a whiff of diesel and jacaranda somewhere. He asked if I wanted the AC on or windows down; I picked windows because I wanted to hear the city (and maybe wake up). The drive into Johannesburg was smooth, not rushed at all. He pointed out Hillbrow Tower as we passed it — “You see that? That’s where you know you’re close.” We talked about football for a bit (he’s an Orlando Pirates fan), and he gave me tips on where to find good bunny chow. I didn’t expect to laugh so much on an airport transfer.

I kept thinking how easy it all felt compared to other airports where you’re just another face in a line. Here, there was bottled water waiting in the back seat, WhatsApp updates if anything changed, and zero stress about finding my way after a long-haul flight. If you’re landing at O.R. Tambo International Airport and need a private airport transfer into Johannesburg or even Pretoria, this is honestly the least complicated part of arriving — which is saying something when you’re jetlagged and hungry. I still think about that first drive every time someone asks what Joburg feels like.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private transfer from airport to accommodation

• Land at O.R. Tambo International Airport
• Proceed through customs and immigration
• Collect your luggage
• Find driver holding name board outside arrivals
• Wait at arrivals seating if driver not found
• Driver assists with luggage
• Drive to home or hotel accommodation

Top questions

How do I find my driver at OR Tambo Airport?

Your driver will wait outside arrivals with a name board; if it's busy, sit near arrivals seating until they spot you.

Is this private airport transfer available 24/7?

Yes, transfers operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round.

Can I book pickup or drop-off anywhere in Johannesburg?

Yes, pickup or drop-off is available for any suburb in Johannesburg, Sandton or Pretoria.

What vehicle options are available for the transfer?

You can choose Standard (up to 4), Executive (up to 3), or Minivan (5-15 passengers).

Is there bottled water included during the ride?

Yes, complimentary bottled water is provided for all guests.

Are infant seats or wheelchair access available?

Yes, infant seats and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available upon request.

Will someone help with my luggage?

Your driver will assist with luggage from arrivals through to the vehicle.

How do I contact my driver if I can't find them?

An emergency WhatsApp number is provided after booking for direct communication.

What’s included

Your private airport transfer includes meet-and-greet service at O.R. Tambo International Airport arrivals with your name board visible, help with luggage handling from terminal to vehicle, complimentary bottled water during your ride, and comfortable transport by private car directly to any address in Johannesburg, Sandton or Pretoria—plus 24/7 availability and free cancellation if plans change.