Transport in Budapest - Hungary
World Travel www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Budapest - Hungary Travel Guide, Tourism bit.ly/1e46zIc Transport in Budapest - Hungary Public transport: Budapest's cheap and effective public transport system is run by Budapesti Kozlekedési Vállalat - BKV and includes the metro, trams, buses, trolleybuses and trains. In summer, there are also BKV Danube ferries. The three metro lines (M1 yellow, M2 red, and M3 blue) intersect at Deák tér. The BKV Cog-wheel Railway (Fogaskerekû vasút) operates from Városmajor utca to Széchenyi Hill daily. Budapest's four HÉV suburban train lines serve the city, one north to Szentendre from Batthyány tér, two south to Csepel and Ráckeve, and one east to Gödöllö. The Gyermekvasút or Children's Railway runs from the Hûvösvölgy district to Széchenyi Hill, west of Budapest. Formerly run by the Communist youth organisation, it is today run by children of 10 to 14 years old and overseen by MÁV. Single tickets, ticket booklets and day passes (napijegy) can be bought at metro stations, some tram stops and newspaper stands. Taxis: Taxis without a yellow number plate (required by law), a reputable logo on the side doors and a fares table posted on the dashboard should be avoided. Visitors should ask the driver for a taxi card, for a better fare on the next journey. Recognised taxi firms include: Rádió Taxi (tel: (01) 777 7777), offering discounts if taxis are pre-booked by phone; Fötaxi (tel: (01) 222 2222), recognised by their red and white chequered doors; and the English-speaking City Taxi Tipping is not expected, but is appreciated. Driving: Central streets are frequently jammed due to roadworks, cobblestones make for a jolting journey and the tram lines and unusual Hungarian driving techniques can make navigating the city a hair-raising experience. Only taxis and cars with a special permit are allowed into the Castle District. Margaret Island can only be accessed from Árpád híd, as far as the car park outside the hotels. Vehicles are not permitted to park for longer than three hours in central parking lots and clamping and towing away are enforced with a hefty charge for release. There are four large car parks, which are located on V Aranykéz utca 4-6, V Szervita tér 8, VII Nyár utca 20 and VIII Kálvin tér. The hourly rate is more expensive in secure car parks. Car hire: It's wise for hirers to ensure that the price quoted is inclusive of Áfa (VAT). The majority of hire cars in Budapest have manual transmission. A valid national driving licence, third-party liability insurance and a credit card are required. The minimum age for car hire is 21 years, although some hire companies require drivers to be over 25. Car hire is available at Ferihegy airport or at Volán, Express and Budapest tourist offices, as well as at large hotels. Major companies include Avis, Budget and Sixt. Bicycle hire: Although there are some bicycle lanes, Budapest is not cycle friendly. Cyclists should acquire the 'Budapest on Bike Map' showing bike lanes and trails throughout the city. Bringóhintó, Hajós Alfréd sétány 1 on Margaret Island, hires bicycles and tandems in the summer. You can also hire bikes from Yellow Zebra Bikes =============================== world travel guide,Budapest tourism, Budapest travel guide, Budapest vacation, Budapest Transport, Budapest Introduction, Budapest Hotel, Budapest Attractions, Budapest Videos, Budapest Restaurants, Budapest Museums, Budapest nightlife, Hungary, Hungary travel guide, Hungary tourism, Hungary vacation, Budapest, Europe, Budapest - Hungary Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Attractions
