Getting around in Boston
Taxi
Worth taking only if you have plans for late night excursions. Taxis are available
easily and can cost $5 - $35 for a ride to immediate surroundings. Usually
this amount should cover tolls at bridges, small tip to driver, lines ups
due to bad road, construction and a traffic jam and any wait time. Boston's
taxis are the most expensive ones in America. Going to airport or any suburb can
cost you anything from $75 - $150.
By Bike
Though Boston is a very bike friendly city due to its path holes and non-dedicated
cycling lanes, many locals still prefer to use their bike to each office as
the traffic has gradually reached new heights. Beware - you can cycle only if
skilled in urban riding or else it might get too tough for you to even begin. The
central transit for all the bikers of Boston is the Southwest Corridor Bike Path
which is a major park with dedicated bike lanes and runs parallel to the Orange
Line of the subway.
Car Hire
Definitely worth "going in" for as it will give you the independence to
see the city at your own pace. Generally, a person between the age brackets
of 18 to 75 years with a valid license is allowed to drive a private, non-commercial
vehicle in the city. If you like to drive, don't forget to carry your driver's
license. For foreigners International Driving Permit is compulsory.
Depending on the way you're travelling, there are many types of car rental services in Boston that can make
it convenient for you to move comfortably between hotels, places of interest,
restaurants and airports. Pick from economy vehicles to go for a trip around the
city to full size vehicles for longer inter-city excursions - all at best
prices.
For the cheapest car hire deal in Boston book in advance to guarantee
your vehicle and to avoid the hassle of hunting for a great deal at car rental
Boston.
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