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Getting around Tallinn

Public transport: 

A comprehensive network of trams, buses and trolleybuses is operated by the local authorities (tel: 1345; www.tallinn.ee). You can buy tickets at many newspaper kiosks or pay when boarding, though it's cheaper to buy tickets beforehand. Make sure you punch your ticket once onboard to avoid a fine. Standard tickets are valid for one journey while one- and two-hour tickets are also on sale. Passes are available covering 24 or 72 hours.

Taxis: 

Taxis can be hailed on the street or at ranks at the railway and bus stations as well as in the Old Town. Pre-booked taxis can be ordered from a number of local companies such as Linna (tel: 644 2442) and Tulika (tel: 1200). Ensure the meter is either switched on or agree a price in advance for all journeys.

Driving: 

Driving in the city centre can be intimidating with heavy traffic and local drivers driving erratically. Note headlights must be used at all times.

Car hire: 

There is little need to hire a car in Tallinn, as the city is so compact, though international car hire companies do have offices at the airport and in the city centre, including Avis (tel: 667 1515; www.avis.ee), Budget (tel: 605 8600; www.budget.ee) and Sixt (tel: 613 3660; www.sixt.com).

Bicycle hire: 

City Bike organises bike hire and tours (tel: 511 1819; www.citybike.ee). Tallinn is fairly easy to get around by bike, though it is best to avoid the busier parts of town where the traffic can be dangerous.

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