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Getting around Seville

Public transport: 

Seville is a relatively compact city and its major attractions are all within walking distance; but if you’re looking to travel outside the historic centre, there are plenty of options. The main bus network within the city centre is TUSSAM (tel: 902 459 954; www.tussam.es), with 45 different lines around the city. The most useful for visitors are the C1-C5 circular lines. Services in general operate between 0600 and 1130.

The Metro de Sevilla (tel: 902 364 985; www.metro-sevilla.es) is a fast way to get to the suburbs and the expo. There is only one metro line and it works like a tram in the city centre. Tickets can be purchased at any metro station and validated in a machine before boarding. Services generally run daily from 0630 to 2300 on weekdays and until 0200 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Multi-ride tickets (Bonobus for 10 journeys) and multi-day tourist passes (one-day and three-day passes) cover all transport in the city and are available at tobacco kiosks and TUSSAM ticket offices.

Taxis: 

Reliable taxi companies in Seville include Tele Taxi (tel: 95 462 2222), Radio Taxi Giralda (tel: 95 467 5555) and Radio Taxi (tel: 95 458 0000). Meter fares include VAT (rates rise at night and on Sundays and holidays). Tipping is not expected, but if you would like to tip, the usual amount is 5 to 10% of the meter fare.

Driving: 

Roads in Seville are excellent, although the narrow streets within the historic city centre are harder to navigate. There are numerous paid car parks in the city centre. Blue markings with a meter signify pay-to-park for a limited period of time, while yellow markings signify no parking. During rush hours, the motorway leading to the suburbs can get extremely congested.

Car hire: 

The minimum age to hire a car in Spain is 21. Car hire companies in Spain often charge supplements for drivers under the age of 25. A valid passport is required for proof of identity. A valid international insurance policy is also necessary, although this can be purchased at the time of hire. The following major companies provide car hire in Seville: Atesa (tel: 95 441 2640; www.atesa.es), Avis (tel: 902 110 283; www.avis.es), Europcar (tel: 95 418 4664; www.europcar.es) and Hertz (tel: 95 453 8331; www.hertz.es).

Bicycle hire: 

Since the expansion of the bicycle route network, Seville has become a great city to explore on two wheels. Sevici (tel: 902 011 032; www.sevici.es) offers a bike hire scheme. A deposit is required but hire rates are very cheap.

Major bicycle hire companies include Rent a Bike (tel: 619 461 49; www.rentabikesevilla.com) and Cyclotour, Fernando Tirado 5, (tel: 95 458 4927; www.cyclotour.es) where you can also hire canopied quadracycles. You can rent scooters on a daily basis from Vespasur, Calle Padre Méndez Casariego 19 (tel: 95 441 7500; www.vespasur.es).

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