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Mexico City's only passenger airport is the Aeropuerto
Internacional Benito,located east of the Z�alo. There
are at least 25 airlines providing direct service
from US and Canadian cities, and many others provide
one-stop connecting services. Only a few flights from
Europe fly to Mexico nonstop; US airlines require
a plane change in the USA.
Call ( 5571- 3600)
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The best method of traveling in Mexico City is via
the comprehensive and cheap public transport system.
Metros (underground railways) are cheap and easy-to-use
modes. There is a flat fare of M$1.50, which includes
transfers. It is advisable to buy a number of tickets
in advance to avoid queuing. These tickets are simply
fed into a turnstile and are valid.indefinitely. 10
am -5 pm are the best times to board these metros,
as they're not very crowded.
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Minibuses or peseros (also referred to as micros-buses
or micros) ply the streets of Mexico City, their routes
painted on the windscreen and are a fun way to travel.
They can be hailed anywhere and do not have fixed
stops, passengers indicate their stop by shouting
'bajan'. M$2 & M$3 are charged for short and long
distances respectively. This is paid directly to the
bus driver on boarding the bus so it is useful to
have the correct change. Buses go to and from various
destinations all over Mexico. Municipally run Ruta-100
buses display their routes on the windscreen and cost
M$10.
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There are several different types of taxi available.
The most common are the taxis on unfixed routes. These
unofficial taxis are generally green and white Volkswagen
Beetles. A tax�etro or digital meter should compute
the fare - starting at M$4.50 . These taxis can be
hailed in the street; however, it is more sensible
to call for a radio taxi. Radio taxis are more expensive
but far more reliable and safer. These can be telephoned
or ordered from hotels and restaurants. From the airport
and main bus terminals fixed-priced Transportaci�
Terrestre or autorizado (authorised) taxis operate.
Rates start at US$5, depending on the distance. Tickets
are bought in advance from booths, which also display
maps indicating the different zones and prices. It
is not customary to tip the driver.
Companies that offer valuable taxi services are...
Servitaxis
Call (55) 5516 6020
Taxi Radio
Call (55) 5566 0077
Taxi-Mex
Call (55) 5538 144
Radio Elite
Call (55) 5660 1122 Car
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A Car is a great way to get around Mexico City though
its considered to be expensive. A valid driving license
from the driver's home country is required to hire
a car.
Some of the Car hire companies that offer great service
are the
Avis,Hotel Presidente Inter-Continental
Call (55) 5280 1301
Budget
Call (55) 5566 6800
Hertz
Call (55) 5592 8343
Thrifty
Call (55) 5280 5847
Grey Line Rent-a-Car
Call (55) 5208 1163
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Limousines are the most preferred modes of transport
in Mexico City .One reputable company offering limousine
hire with English-speaking chauffeurs and guides if
required is First Class Ground Transportation, Manuel
Maria Contreras 107, Interior 3, San Rafael (55) 2939
. Many of the hotels catering for business travelers
will also be able to organize limousine hire with
bilingual chauffeurs. Grey Line Tours (55) 5208 offers
English-speaking guides with their cars for US$39
per day, in addition to cost of the car hire.
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