There is no metro or tram but the state bus company, Compagnie des Autobus Monaco (tel: 9770 2222; website: www.cam.mc) operates the city's five routes, which are somewhat confusingly numbered 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, and serve 143 stops. City routes run from around 0600 or 0700 until around 2100 and there is also a limited night service. You can buy tickets at many newspaper kiosks or on board. Singles and carnets of four and eight tickets are available. There are also seven public escalators and elevators (all free) that help negotiate the steep slopes of the city.

Taxis can be hailed on the streets and there are two main taxi stands open around the clock at the Avenue de Monte Carlo and the railway station. Radio Taxis are a reputable company (tel: 9315 0101). Ensure that the meter is either switched on or agree a price in advance for all journeys.

There is little need to hire a car in Monte Carlo as the city is quite compact, parking can be an expensive pain and it is often quicker to walk when making journeys around town. International car hire companies do have offices at the airport in Nice and also in Monte Carlo city. These include Avis, Gare Monte Carlo (tel: 9330 1753; website: www.avis.com), Europcar, 47 avenue de Grande Bretagne (tel: 9350 7495; website: www.europcar.com) and Hertz, 27 boulevard Albert 1er (tel: 9350 7960; website: www.hertz.com). Drivers must have held a national driving licence for at least one year. It is usually requested that the cost is paid for with the driver's credit card. Driving in the city centre can be intimidating in Monte Carlo with heavy traffic.

Auto-Moto-Garage, 7 rue de Millo, is a local company that can organise bike hire (tel: 9350 1080).