Transportation

There are dozens of convenient bus routes running all over the country and in and out of each of its cities. The three major bus transport providers (KPTC, City Bus and KGL) run services within a waiting time of 1 and 15 minutes, although it is recommended for tourists not to make use of them during peak hours as the rush is more. All buses are fully air-conditioned and equipped with comfortable seats and plenty of leg space. Each trip costs about 150 KD fils for trips within a city, and are most convenient for reaching from one landmark to another.

Taxis are the most practical and convenient type of transportation in Kuwait, as they are easy found and located in many residential areas as well as public places all of the cities. Call-taxis are all white in colour and can be found at almost any hotel and can be ordered to and from the airport as well. Most trips cost about 3-5 KD. Other taxis, the white and beige ones, are available by hailing them from streets all over Kuwait and are charged mostly by meter, however the fare is usually negotiated before the trip. These taxis are plentiful at every street corner and are easily recognisable.

Visitors can easily rent a car for their own driving convenience around the city. By producing an International Drivers Permit to the rental company, a temporary insurance service will be arranged. Avis Kuwait International Airport T : 4745528 F : n/a E : n/a W : www.avis.com Hertz Shuwaikh-NGT Garage, Shuwaikh T : 4831077 F : 4829650 E : n/a W : www.hertz.com Thrifty Rent-A-Car Kuwait International Airport T : 4735419 E : n/a E : n/a W : www.thrifty.com

The Kuwait International Airport is located 22 km/14 Miles South West of the City center. A taxi to Kuwait City will take about 25 minutes at a rate of 5 KD, but there are also plenty of buses and limousine services available for the various counters at the terminal on arrival.

visitors must always carry their International Driving Permits or licenses with them at all times. Drunk driving and use of cellular phones while driving is not permitted at all and drivers must ensure to abide with all traffic rules and regulations. If new to the city, drivers must also become accustomed to the rash and chaotic drivers ont he road, especially during traffic.