Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Airport Express (AEL).
(tel: 2881 8888;
www.mtr.com.hk
)
This rail link is the best way to
get into the city. Trains run every 12 minutes 5.54-12.48am daily to Kowloon (22 minutes)
and Hong Kong station in Central (24 minutes). Tickets from automatic machines.
Airbuses.
(tel: 2873 0818;
www.nwstbus.com.hk
)
The buses serve all major hotels and
most districts in Hong Kong. Take A21 to Kowloon, and A11 or A12 to Hong Kong Island.
N21 and N11 operate the same routes after midnight. Travel time is about an hour. Buy tick-
ets at the Commercial Service Counter or have exact fare ready.
Limousines and taxis.
Major hotels operate their own limousine services; go to the HKHA
desk, or look for hotel pick-up counters. If you take a taxi, you should be charged only what
the meter reads, plus tolls and a charge for each piece of luggage placed in the boot.
Departure.
All major airlines allow you to check in for your return flight at Hong Kong
Central Station or Kowloon Station up to 24 hours before your departure. Boarding passes
will be issued, and luggage transferred to the airport.
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BUDGETING FOR YOUR TRIP
To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some average prices in Hong Kong dollars,
but they should be regarded as approximate.
Airport transfer.
Limousine from the airport to your hotel, about HK$500; taxis
HK$250-400, plus tolls and luggage; Airport Express HK$90-100; Airbus HK$33-45.
Buses and trams.
Buses HK$1.90-45, trams HK$2,3 for adults, HK$1,20 for children,
minibuses and maxicabs HK$2-22.50, Peak Tram HK$28 (one way), HK$40 (return) for
adults, HK$11 (one way), HK$18 (return) for children.
Car rental.
A compact car costs around HK$750 a day. A car or limo with a driver costs
around HK$160 an hour.
Ferries.
Star Ferry HK$2.50; island ferries HK$10-31; Macau ferry HK$159-350.
Hotels.
Luxury hotels range upwards from HK$2,500, top hotels from HK$1,800; medium
range hotels begin at around HK$950, and inexpensive hotels less than HK$950.
MTR.
Mass Transit Railway fares range from HK$3,5 to HK$55.