Memphis - Getting Around
Public Transport
Since most residents of Memphis own cars, public transport in the city is not particularly good. Timetables vary on major bus routes, so commuters should check these by calling the information help line (see above). Tickets are available on the bus.
MATA also operates a streetcar service - the Main Street Trolley. Vintage trolley cars (most imported from Oporto, Portugal and Melbourne, Australia) run in the Downtown area along Main Street, Madison Avenue and on a Riverfront Loop. The daily service is inexpensive and generally runs every 10 to15 minutes, although Sunday service stops early. Tickets are available for purchase on the streetcar. Check the MATA website for fares and passes.
Taxis
Driving in the City
Metered street-parking or numerous fee-based parking lots are available in Downtown Memphis. Some hotels offer free parking, but most charge for valet parking and self-parking each day. There is a free car park on the cobblestones between Front Street and the river.
Car Hire
All major car hire companies have offices in the city, located near to the airport. These include Alamo (tel: (901) 332 8412 or 1 800 327 9633; website: www.alamo.com), Avis (tel: (901) 527 1138 or 1 800 331 1212; website: www.avis.com), Budget (tel: (901) 398 8888 or 1 800 527 0700; website: www.budget.com), Enterprise (tel: (901) 525 8588 or 1 800 325 8007; website: www.enterprise.com), Hertz (tel: (901) 345 5680 or 1 800 654 3131; website: www.hertz.com) and Thrifty (tel: (901) 345 0170 or 1 800 367 2277; website: www.thrifty.com).
Bicycle Hire
Outdoors Inc. (website: www.outdoorsinc.com) has two locations in the city, at 5245 Poplar Avenue (tel: (901) 767 6790), and 1710 Union Avenue (tel: (901) 722 8988). Mountain bikes are available for daily hire, but not overnight. Deposit required.
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