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Taxi

These vehicles can easily be booked by telephone or called on directly from their respective locations. All taxis in the city are blue, and all taxi drivers are dressed in uniform and have an identity card which they must carry at all times. Taxis are easily accessible from major points of the city, such as Flinders Street Station or outside hotels. The meters of the taxi are plainly visible, so you can monitor the subsequent changes occurring in the fare. It is only in the case of night tours that extra charges are required, and booking must be made in advance. Charges during the night vary from point to point. For Further information or queries you can contact or visit: +61 03 9320 4360 or www.taxi.vic.gov.au. Some of the major taxi providing services in the city are situated in: 1 55 King street 2 212 King street 3 Flinders street station on Swantson Street 4 22 Bourke Street For further accessibility information about Multi Taxi Purpose Program you can contact at: +6103 9320 4360 Website: www.taxi.vic.gov.au

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Car for Hire

You can easily rent a car by contacting various car hiring firms operating in the city, which include Avis, Budget, Delta Europcar, Hertz, National and Thrifty. The minimum age required for driving in Victoria is 25 years, but some car rental companies allow underage visitors to enjoy driving as well. It must be kept in mind that driving in a city like Melbourne is a tedious task, as you have to be wary of the many directions from which traffic is arriving. Along with this, you must pay special attention when driving alongside the tram, as you will have to apply brakes periodically to ensure that the passengers leave the tram safely.

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Driving Tips

All drivers must keep in mind that all vehicles must be driven on the left hand side of the street in Australia. It is mandatory for drivers to wear seat belts and to carry their driving license at all times, otherwise they will have to pay heavy fines. Car parking is not a major issue in the city with the exception of peak hours. In such conditions, a suitable parking place can be obtained by paying a small amount of money (about $5) on an hourly basis. In the city of Melbourne, the trams share the same track as vehicles like buses and cars, hence special precaution must be applied when making a 'hook-turn', as failure in doing so can again result in traffic fines. In order to make a hook-turn, move your vehicle towards the left hand side and keep observing the far left hand side of the road. The orange light displayed by the signal will clear the road for the approaching traffic and it is at this time when you have the opportunity to make a wide turn towards your left.

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From the airport

Numerous transport facilities are available to visitors who arrive at the Tullamarine or Avalon, the two major airports situated in the city. The shuttle service provided by the Skybus (provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) is easily accessable from the Tullamarine airport, whereas Sunbus is just as easily accessable from the Avalon Airport. This service also provides visitors the opportunity to visit key locations of the city. In addition taxis are also readily accessible from both stations, however this mode of transport is time consuming and may be more costly, depending on the proximity of your destination.

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