Washington DC

Transportation

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Car Hire

Insurance is necessary when hiring a car. The minimum age is generally 25 years for renting a car. Some companies will hire cars to drivers aged between21 -24. Possession of a valid driver’s license is a must.

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Cycling

This is the best option for commuting in Washington with the Metrorail and Metro buses equipped with racks for transporting bicycles. Various rental companies deliver and pick up bikes anywhere in the DC area Better Bikes Tel; (202) 2932080 Website: www.betterbikesinc.com

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Driving Tips

It is often easier to use public transport as traffic is heavy, and parking in the city is difficult and expensive. DC has some of the nation's worst traffic congestion so driving can be a nerve-racking experience.

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From the Airport

DC is well connected by three major airports; Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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Metro

The city Transit Authority operates the Metro system, consisting of rail and buses operating through the city. Metrorail subway has stations at or near almost every tourist attraction. Five subway lines (red, orange, blue, green and yellow) known as the Metrorail cover the city and into the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. The fare you pay depends on the zone you travel in. Keep an eye out for one day or weekend passes which offer not only discounted tickets but allow you to travel both on the rail and buses. A computerized fare card is used. The Metro rail operates from 0530-2400 from Monday to Thursday, 0530-0300 on Friday,0700-0300 on Saturday and 0700-2400 on Sunday. Route maps are posted at each station and inside each subway car.

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Taxi

Taxis are a good way of getting around for short distances and they are cheaper than any other major city in the US. Also, one can share a cab and they’re a good way of avoiding city parking hassles.You pay for taxi hire not by meter but by zone system. You are charged extra for each additional passenger as well as for luggage and for travel on public holidays. Charges vary during the weekday morning and evening rush hours (0700-0930 and 1600-1830). Apart from that, several surcharges apply including ordering one by phone. Tips around 15 % of the fare are expected.

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