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Public Transport
There is no metro or tram but the state bus company, Compagnie des Autobus Monaco (tel: 9770 2222; website: www.cam.mc)
operates the city’s five routes, which are somewhat confusingly
numbered 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, and serve 143 stops. City routes run from
around 0600 or 0700 until around 2100. Tickets can be purchased at many
newspaper kiosks or single tickets can be purchased on board. Singles
and carnets of four and eight tickets are available. There are also
seven public escalators and elevators (all free) that help negotiate
the steep slopes of the city.
Taxis
Taxis can be hailed on the streets and there are two main taxi stands
open around the clock at the Avenue de Monte Carlo and the railway
station. Radio Taxis are a reputable company (tel: 9315 0101).
Ensure that the meter is either switched on or agree a price in advance
for all journeys.
Car Hire
There is little need to hire a car in Monte Carlo as the city is quite
compact, parking can be an expensive pain and it is often quicker to
walk when making journeys around town. International car hire companies
do have offices at the airport in Nice and also in Monte Carlo city.
These include Avis, Gare Monte Carlo (tel: 9331 1753; website: www.avis.com), Europcar, 47 avenue de Grande Bretagne (tel: 9350 7495; website: www.europcar.com) and Hertz, 27 boulevard Albert 1er (tel: 9350 7960; website: www.hertz.com).
Drivers must have held a national driving licence for at least one
year. It is usually requested that the cost is paid for with the
driver’s credit card. Driving in the city centre can be intimidating in
Monte Carlo with heavy traffic.
Bicycle Hire
Auto-Moto-Garage, 7 rue de Millo, is a local company that can organise bike hire (tel: 9350 1080).
