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Getting around Salt Lake City

Public transport: 

A good bus network and Salt Lake City's light rail service, TRAX, has helped to improve links between the city and the suburbs. There are also services to nearby cities such as Ogden and Provo, and during the winter a special ski bus operates to Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta, Brighton and Sundance ski resorts.

Buses and the TRAX rail system operate a single, standard fare across the main valley area, while a large portion of central downtown Salt Lake City (including Temple Square) is a fare-free zone. Tickets purchased here are valid for two hours from the time of purchase and can be used on both buses and light rail. All Day Passes covering both these systems are also available.

Taxis: 

Several taxi companies in Salt Lake City offer a 24 hour service, including City Cab (tel: (801) 363 5550), Yellow Cab Company (tel: (801) 521 2100) and Ute Cab Co (tel: (801) 359 7788). Cabs can be hailed in the street and there are taxi stands around the city.

Driving: 

With wide streets laid out in the standard American grid system, navigating around Salt Lake City poses few problems. A good freeway system provides quick access to the canyons and suburban areas and there are many scenic routes into the surrounding mountains. Parking is plentiful and there are free Park & Ride lots located near all the light rail stations.

Car hire: 

All main service providers are here, including Avis (tel: (801) 575 2847; www.avis.com), and Hertz (tel: (801) 575 2683; www.hertz.com). The minimum age to hire a car is 25 years. A full driving licence from a person's home country is usually sufficient. Drivers are always advised to enquire exactly what will be covered in the accompanying insurance and whether the rate includes unlimited mileage.

Bicycle hire: 

Cycling is popular in Salt Lake City and the surrounding region, with mountain biking trails available. Utah Ski and Golf (tel: (801) 355 9088; www.utahskigolf.com) offers bicycle hire from different locations in the city.

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