Toulouse - Getting Around
Public Transport
Various kinds of tickets are available: single, return, day and weekly pass, as well as a carnet (book) of 10 tickets. Concessions are available for children, students and OAPs. Tickets have to be validated prior to boarding or travellers will incur a fine.
Taxis
Driving in the City
If you do decide to drive in the centre, get hold of a good map, as there are lots of small, narrow, one-way streets.
Car Hire
Additionally, Budget can be found at 51 rue Bayard (tel: (05) 6163 1818; website: www.budget.fr), and local company Ada at 25-27 avenue de Lyon (tel: (05) 3430 4860; website: www.ada.fr).
Bicycle Hire
A scheme aiming to encourage the use of bicycles in the city has been launched by the city in partnership with Movimento (tel: (05) 3430 0300; website: www.movimento.coop), where you can hire a bike for as little as €1 for half a day, and €2 for a full day. The two main Vélostations are located at the Gare Matabiau (coach station) (tel: (05) 6273 0766) and at the Capitole, place du général De Gaulle (tel: (05) 6122 6144), opposite the tourist office. They are open seven days a week. You will need a passport and a deposit.
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