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Taxi

Taxis can easily be hailed on the street or ordered from one of the various companies operating in the city. There are also some computer/radio cabs that can be ordered online and they accept all major credit cards as means of payment.

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Overview

Taxi Stockholm Telephone: (08) 150 000, (08) 728 2700 Website: www.taxistockholm.se

Taxi Kurir Telephone: (08) 744 9400 Website: www.taxikurir.se Taxis typically cost aobut SKr40 to SKr50 for a journey of around 10 kilometers and cost around SKr190 on weekends, with higher rates for evenings and weekends. Tips are usually included in the amount paid.

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With strict speed limits and scattered over 14 islands, Stockholm is not an easy place to drive. Petrol prices are extremely high and there are so many driving restrictions that tourists are better off using public transport or limousines. For information on parking, check out www.carpark.se or www.stockholm-parkering.se Parking typically costs around Kr50 per hour and lesser at night.

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Arlanda Airport, Stockholm’s main international airport (with 4 terminals), is Sweden’s largest and busiest airport. It is situated 40 kms(25 m) north of the city. There are several possibilities to go to and from the airport.

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There are a few very good limousine services available in the city that provide chauffeured limousines and are great when you are in a hurry or want to travel in style.

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