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Most bus routes are operated by Kuwait Public Transport Company ( Click here ) , which
has comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Intercity trips cost just a few fils per ride. Route
101 runs from the main bus station in the city centre to Al-Ahmadi and Fahaheel. Route
103 goes to Al-Jahra. The Citybus ( 2232 8501; www.transportkuwait.com/city-
bus.html ) alternative follows KPTC routes but doesn't always go the full nine yards; a
route map can be obtained from the bus - by which time it may be too late! Better still,
you can check the routes on the website. Both services are used primarily by lower-in-
come workers travelling to their place of work.
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
If you have an International Driving Permit (IDP), or a licence and residence permit from
another Gulf country, driving in Kuwait is possible, without any further paperwork, for
the duration of your visa.
Fair warning is given of the dangers of driving on Kuwait's roads. For more informa-
tion, Click here .
Hire
Costs of car rental ranges between KD10 (for a Toyota Corolla) to KD30 (for a Toyota
Prado) per day for car hire. This rate usually includes unlimited kilometres and full insur-
ance. Given the very high incidence of traffic accidents in Kuwait, it is worth paying the
extra for fully comprehensive insurance. Al-Mulla ( 2444 8590; www.autoalmulla.com ) is one of
the better local agencies, with desks at the airport and in many of the city hotels.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Taxi
Taxis are a useful and popular way of getting around, though they are comparatively ex-
pensive when travelling outside the city area, when costs can increase to KD10 per hour.
If you want to do some exploring around Kuwait by taxi, it's better to agree on a half- or
full-day rate in advance.