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Getting Around Kuwait
Getting around and traveling around the city is an essential part of any trip. As Kuwait city is a very well developed city, getting around Kuwait city is not something to worry about. There are no tracks for railway and there is no railway network in this highly modernized city, therefore, other public transport mediums have to be used. The network of transport in this city is almost contained in the city due to the size of the city. There are different means of getting around Kuwait city, the tourists can choose the one that best suits their comfort and requirements.
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Cheapest Way of Getting Around in Kuwait City
The bus network of the city is strong and is very commonly used by the locals. It is run by the Kuwait Public Transport Company – KPTC which is working for the transport network throughout the country and even in other Gulf countries. This bus network has been designed while considering the transport need of the locals and that is why it does not stop at any major attractions. It is a very cheap service but is efficient, can help tourists in getting around in Kuwait City easier and full of convenience. The intersection of Al-Mubarak Street and Al-Hilali Street is the point where the main bus station is located. Almost all locals use this bus network to travel around the city.
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Explore the Horizons by Using the Boat Network
Another great way to get around the city is by boat. The Kuwait Public Transport Company – KPTC offers another means of transport with its ferry service. This ferry service drops and picks people from Failaka Island which is a perfect day trip for the tourists. This service functions regularly and leaves from Ras Salmiya. All offshore islands can be visited using the KPTC’s ferry service at a very fair price.
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Best Way to see Kuwait City: Taxis
The most efficient way to get around the city is via taxis. A majority of all tourists travel around the city using the local taxis. It might be costlier than using the bus, but it is way safer and one can reach their destination without much fuss and stress. The tourists can even ask the hotels to arrange a trusted driver for them. British Taxi, Middle East Taxi, and Mishwar Taxi are the most reliable taxi services in the city. Even though most of the taxis have fare meters but they are not used much. It is recommended to the people using the taxi service that they decide on the price before beginning the journey because the taxi drivers may ask for a higher price at the time the ride ends. The hotels offer radio taxis which more expensive than the local orange street taxis. These orange taxis can be found anywhere but the drivers might increase the rates due to traffic or longer routes.
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Most Reliable Way of Getting Around in Kuwait City: Care Hires
Another method to move around the city is by hiring a car. Driving is a very popular means of traveling around the city. Though the number of car accidents is high the fuel is cheap and the roads are smooth, driving around Kuwait city has its own charm. An international driving permit is required and the driver must be 21 years old or older. Avis and Europcar are the top car rentals in the city. The offices of these can be found at the airport.
As the city is well-developed, transport can be found with much ease. Therefore, tourists do not have to worry about how they will be getting around in Kuwait city.
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