Milan - Getting Around
Public Transport
The metro has three lines: the red MM1, green MM2 and yellow MM3. The lines converge at Duomo, Centrale FS, Loreto and Cadorna. Tickets must be validated by punching them in the SITAM machines on-board buses or at the metro stations. Tickets are available from newsagents, tobacconists (a capital T for tabacchi distinguishes these outlets), most coffee bars and at automatic vending machines at major metro and bus stops.
Passes, valid for one or two days, are available from ATM railway offices at Cadorna, Centrale FS, Duomo, Loreto and Romolo. A carnet of 10 tickets is also available.
Taxis
Tipping is not expected, but you should usually round the fare up to the nearest euro.
Driving in the City
Many Italians drive as if they were Formula One racing drivers and, although there are relatively few accidents, you should always be extremely careful. Rush hour can run from 0700-1100 and 1500-2100 or far later. The public transport system is excellent and much faster than travelling by car.
Car Hire
There are car hire offices in the city centre including Avis, Via Gasparotto 4 (tel: 02 6707 0884; website: www.avis.com) and Hertz, Piazza Duca D'Aosta (tel: 02 6698 5151; website: www.hertz.com). Avis is also available at Stazione Centrale, Galleria delle Carrozze (tel: 02 669 0280) and at Piazza Diaz, near the Duomo (tel: 02 8901 0645). The national booking line for Avis car rentals is 199 100 133.
Despite the popularity of motoring holidays, car hire in Italy is expensive. It is best to add collision damage waver (CDW) and personal accident insurance (PAI).
Bicycle Hire
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