Stockholm - Getting Around
Public Transport
The metro (tunnelbana) is the core of the system (stations are marked with a blue ‘T' on a white background) and the service runs daily 0500-0100 (later at the weekend). The metro is integrated with the commuter train service, although services on the latter are less frequent.
Bus services operate daily on average around 0600-2400 for normal buses, with night buses handling limited routes after that.
There are not many trams left in the city, although visitors might find the vintage Djurgårdslinjen (tram 7) useful, as it passes many city sights.
Single tickets, valid on all services, are available on board buses or at metro stations. Rabattkupong (discount coupons) are available from newspaper stands.
SL offers tickets for one, three and seven days' travel on the public transport system inside the Greater Stockholm area. The Stockholm Card (Stockholmskortet) gives free access to public transport among other benefits and is available for either 24, 48 or 72 hours. You can buy it at Stockholm Information Service offices.
Taxis
Taxis have higher rates for evenings and weekends. Tips are usually included in the fare.
Driving in the City
Principal car parks are the Galleriangaraget, at the Gallerian complex, Hamngatan 37, or at Phus Pub, Slöjdgatan 3. Carpark (website: www.carpark.se) provides a website, complete with maps, which focuses on parking in Stockholm. Stockholm Parkering (website: www.stockholm-parkering.se) offers many parking facilities in the city.
Car Hire
Cars are available from Avis (tel: (08) 202 060; website: www.avis.se) and Hertz (tel: (08) 797 9900; website: www.hertz.com , both of which are located near the Stockholm Central Station.
Bicycle Hire
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