Getting around in Seattle
The Seattle Monorail
(www.seattlemonorail.com)
has been working in the service for public for 45 years along a one-mile route
that links daily commuters to Westlake Centre and Space Needle. It runs from 9:00
am to 9:00 pm daily and is fare is $2 per trip.
Washington State Ferries
(www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries)
enable locals to cross Puget Sound to Bainbridge, Bremerton, and Vashon
islands. Fares begin at $6.50.
Taxi
Taxis must be considered only if you are towing luggage or travelling several miles
at a stretch. Just a word of caution - cabbies rarely respond to being called
over in the streets. Usual fare starts from $2.50 with additional $2 per
mile and 50c for each rider beyond two passengers.
Walk or Ride a bike
Though Seattle has many steep hills, people like to go on foot or ride bike
whenever they get a chance. Downtown is perhaps the most convenient to be explored
by walking. Neighborhoods can be discovered by biking. Bike paths are strictly marked
on both sides of the roads all over the city.
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 Seattle 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 Seattle book in advance to guarantee
your vehicle and to avoid the hassle of hunting for a great deal at car rental
Seattle.
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