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Getting around Dusseldorf

Public transport: 

Düsseldorf Altstadt can be covered easily on foot, with an extensive network of trams (13 main lines) buses and S-Bahn (city trains which travel partly underground, seven main lines) covering the rest of the city. Pick up a linienplan (route map) from any station or the tourist office. The Rhein-Ruhr region (including Cologne) is also very well served by public transport, so unless your plans include a lot of touring, car hire is probably unnecessary.

The integrated public transport system in Düsseldorf is run by Rheinbahn (tel: 0180 350 4030; www.rheinbahn.de). You can buy a 24-hour pass but a much better alternative if you are sightseeing is the Düsseldorf Welcome Card. Note too that many hotels offer a free transport pass for the duration of your stay.

Taxis: 

Companies include Taxi-Düsseldorf (tel: (0211) 33333 or (0211) 99999) and Rhein-Taxi (tel: (0211) 212 121).

Car hire: 

All major national and international car hire companies operate from Düsseldorf airport. Always park in a secure place if possible, and beware of theft of belongings from vehicles.

In town you will find Avis (tel: (0211) 865 6220; www.avis.de), Budget (tel: 0180 521 7711; www.budget.de), Hertz (tel: (0211) 357 025; www.hertz.de) and Sixt (tel: 0180 525 2525; www.sixt.de).

Bicycle hire: 

Cycling is a popular way of getting around in Düsseldorf, and is recommended so long as you have some experience of urban cycling. Cycling around the narrow lanes of the Altstadt and along the Rhine promenade is particularly enjoyable. Pay special attention to trams and never leave an unattended bike unlocked. For bicycle hire, try Rad ab, Friedrichstrasse 112 (tel: (0211) 336 661; www.radab.de).

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