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Getting around in Singapore

Air: 

Sightseeing flights can be arranged locally through the Republic of Singapore Flying Club (website: www.singaporeflyingclub.com).

Side of road: 
Left
Car hire: 

Car hire: There are several car hire/self-drive firms with offices at the airport and in hotels.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

All motorists driving into the city or travelling on some major roads are required to pay the ERP (Electronic Road Pricing).

Documentation: 

Documentation: A national driving licence is sufficient for stays up to one month. For visits beyond one month, an International Driving Permit is required.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Trishaws: This traditional form of chauffeur-pedalled transport is a fun and exciting way to tour the streets of Singapore.

Taxi: These are numerous and relatively cheap. They can be picked up from outside hotels and official ranks or flagged down in the streets. Taxis are metered. Some surcharges are not shown on the meter. It is possible to negotiate hourly rates for round-island tours.

Metro: Singapore has one of the most advanced metro systems in the world. The trains operate 0530-0300 (0600-0000 on Sundays and public holidays) with stations being served on average every six minutes. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) (tel: 1 800 336 8900, in Singapore only; website: www.smrt.com.sg) is a modern, comfortable, efficient and cheap way to explore Singapore.

Over 40 stations link the city centre and suburbs, thus providing an opportunity to visit some of Singapore's attractions along the three main routes. The MRT system also extends out to Changi Airport (journey time from city centre - 25 minutes). A Quick Guide to the MRT Travel is available from MRT stations.

Rail: 

Singapore's modern and efficient Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) (tel: 1 800 336 8900, in Singapore only; website: www.smrt.com.sg) network (see Getting Around Towns and Cities) covers much of the island.

By water: 

The Singapore Cruise Centre is located at the World Trade Centre, about 10 minutes' drive from the city centre. Harbour cruises and ferry services to Singapore's islands, Malaysia and the Indonesian Riau islands may be boarded at the ferry terminals located at the World Trade Centre and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal at Changi. A ferry for Sentosa (tel: 6534 9339; website: www.islandcruise.com.sg), the most popular offshore island, leaves every 20 minutes starting at 0730.

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