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Driving yourself is not recommended as the traffic can be quite hectic in the city. If you wish to drive, be sure to obtain enough insurance and drive defensively. A valid driving license is required.
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Driving yourself is not recommended as the traffic can be quite hectic in the city. If you wish to drive, be sure to obtain enough insurance and drive defensively. A valid driving license is required.
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Metro
The metro system in Tehran is new compared to most other things in the city, the first line became operational in 1999 and the newest in 2007. The clean and conspicuously systematic carriages are getting progressively more useful a means of transport as more stops and lines open up. Tickets can be bought in various forms, seasonal, stored value etc, and are moderately priced at around 1500 IR per single trip.
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Taxi
Getting a separate taxi for yourself is expensive but safe and convienient way to get around short distances. To get the real feel of the city however, there must be a few rides in shared taxis. The fare for shared taxis must be agreed on beforehand to avoid being excessively charged. They cost about three times more than a bus ride of the same distance but are still fairly cheap. The downside of course, is comfort.
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From the airport
A private taxi is the best way to get from the airport as other forms of public transport can be difficult to figure out on such short notice.
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