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Isle of Man - Local transport

Side of road: 
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Car hire: 

Private taxis operate all year round and there are a number of car hire firms.

Bike: 

Bicycles are available for hire in the summer months.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Regulations: Traffic drives on the left.

Documentation: 

Documentation: Full UK driving licence is acceptable.

Rail: 

Horse trams run along the 3km (2 miles) of the Douglas Promenade during the summer. The Steam Railway operates from Douglas to Port Erin and the Manx Electric Railway runs from Douglas to Ramsey.

Other services include the unique Snaefell Mountain Railway, which runs to the summit of Snaefell mountain, and the Groudle Glen Railway (a narrow gauge system), which provides a limited service along a scenic track near Douglas in the summer months. For more information, contact the Rail and Bus Information Line (www.iombusandrail.info).

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