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Getting around Bath

Public transport: 

The historic centre of Bath is compact, and all the sights and attractions in the city centre are easily reached on foot. There is a good bus network, however, covering both the centre and stretching out to the city's environs. First Somerset and Avon (tel: 0845 606 4446; www.firstgroup.com) is the largest bus operator in Bath and northeast Somerset, operating city, inter-urban and rural services. For its services within Bath, the company sells single tickets, day tickets and week tickets (the latter being a good option for visitors staying more than three days).

Taxis: 

Among the city's taxi companies, Abbey Taxis (tel: (01225) 444 444; www.acarsbath.co.uk) and V Cars (tel: (01225) 464 646; www.bathtaxis.co.uk) can be recommended.

Driving: 

Driving in Bath can be a nightmare for the impatient and the uninitiated. Avoid it if you can. If you're going to Bath for a whole day or more, use the city's four Park and Ride facilities, i.e. leave your car in a car park outside of town and use one of the frequent bus services connecting these car parks with the city centre. These out-of-town car parks are all signposted along the roads leading into Bath.

Car hire: 

Car hire is available from Alamo (tel: (01225) 481 898; www.alamo.com), Enterprise (tel: (01225) 443 311; www.enterprise.com), Hertz (tel: 0870 850 2691; www.hertz.com) and National Car Rental (tel: (01225) 481 898; www.nationalcar.com).

Bicycle hire: 

Bicycle hire is currently not available in the city. Bicycles can be hired from the Bath & Dundas Canal Company (tel: (01225) 722 292; www.bathcanal.com) at Monkton Combe by the Somerset Canal some 8km (5 miles) from Bath.

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