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Taxi

As with most cities around the world, taxis are an expensive way to travel in Sao Paulo. There are two kinds of taxis in the city – owner-drive and radio cabs. Both are fairly well-maintained and have a minimum fare of R$3.20 after which R$1.80 is charged for each kilometer and R$0.40 for every minute that you are stuck in traffic. Below is the contact information for several taxi companies in the city: - Coopertaxi, tel: 011-6941-2555 - Delta Rádio Táxi; tel: 011-5572-6611 - Ligue-Taxi; tel: 011-3866-3030

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Metro

The Metro, or the subway system of Sao Paulo, may be easier to use than the buses since it contains English directions and clearly defined routes. Moreover, the subway is significantly safer and cleaner than the bus system. The metro will also connect you to the train network of Sao Paulo. A one-way ticket, sans the Bilehete Unico card, costs R$2.55 . Inter-line transfers are free.

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Train

The train system, known as the Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropoli Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos tanos (CPTM), connects Sao Paulo to the suburbs and cities nearby. While the train system is generally preferable to the buses, the quality of service is inconsistent and occasionally unsafe. A single train fare costs R$2.55, and with the Bilhete Unico, you can travel for free for a certain number of hours.

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Care for Hire

For the uninitiated, renting a car to explore the city is not advisable mainly because the road network is difficult to understand and traffic levels are significantly high. However, if you are feeling adventurous and want to rent a car, there are several companies from which you can hire vehicles for the day or night, whatever your requirement may be. - Avis, Rua Da Consolaçao 382; tel: 011-3259-6868; - Hertz, Rua Da Consolaçao 431; tel: 011-3258-9384; - Sixt, Alameda Barao de Limeira, 943; tel: 011-3669-5000;

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