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Getting around Las Vegas

Public transport: 

Public transportation is mostly limited to buses, operated by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) (www.rtcsnv.com/transit). Tokens are available online. Trolley services run every 30 minutes (www.lasvegas-how-to.com/trolley.php). Three trolley services exit, including one that loops along the Strip.

The Las Vegas Monorail (tel: (702) 699 8200; www.lvmonorail.com) runs 0700-0200 from the Sahara Hotel to the MGM Grand. Connect to the LV Monorail by using the free private monorail between The Luxor, Excalibur and New York New York.

Taxis: 

It is against the law to hail a taxi - use the stands on the Strip and Downtown, or call a taxi from ABC Union (tel: (702) 736 8444) or Yellow Checker Star (tel: (702) 873 2000). Don't forget to tip.

Driving: 

Traffic is heaviest during rush hour (0800-1000 and 1630-1900). The Strip and Downtown, however, can become congested any time. There is little street parking - hotels and casinos offer free or valet parking.

Car hire: 

Drivers must be over 21. National driving licences are permissible, but check if an International Driving Permit is required.

Recommended car hire companies include: Alamo (tel: (702) 263 8411; www.alamo.com), Avis (tel: (702) 531 1500; www.avis.com), Budget (tel: (1 800 922 2899; www.budgetvegas.com), Dollar (tel:1 800 800 4000; www.dollar.com), Enterprise (tel: 1 800 261 7331; www.enterprise.com), Hertz (tel: ((702) 262 7700; www.hertz.com) and National (tel: (702) 261 5391; www.nationalcar.com).

Bicycle hire: 

Hire bikes from Las Vegas Cyclery, 8221 West Charleston Avenue (tel: 1 800 596 2953; www.lasvegascyclery.com) or McGie's Bike Outpost, 16 Cottonwood Street, Blue Diamond (tel: (702) 875 4820; www.bikeoutpost.com). Bicycle Nevada (www.bicylenevada.com) has route information.

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