Public
Transport
Public transport in the city is by bus and the main provider is
Cardiff Bus
(telephone: (029) 2066 6444 or (0870) 608 2608), opposite the central
bus station on Wood Street. Buses generally operate between 05:30
and 23:30 hours
A 24-hour CityRider pass, giving unlimited travel on all Cardiff
Bus services within Cardiff and Penarth is available.
First
Cymru (telephone: (01792) 580 580) operates regional bus services
from 05:00 to 23:20 hours. A First Day pass is available for one
day of unlimited travel on all First local buses (except shuttle
services) within South Wales.
Most train services are run by Valley Lines (telephone: (029)
2023 1978 or 2044 9944), which operate approximately 05:00-24:30
on weekdays, starting later at the weekend and on public holidays.
In addition to Cardiff Central, there are several local rail stations,
including Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Bay and Cathays. General
information on public transport throughout Wales is available
from Mantais Cymru (telephone: (0870) 608 2608).
Taxis
All taxis can be hailed on the street, whether black hackney cabs
or cars with company logos. Taxis can be ordered by telephone
from any of dozens of firms in Cardiff, such as Black Cabs (telephone:
(029) 2034 3343), Central Taxis (telephone: (029) 2066 6333) and
Dragon Taxis (telephone: (029) 2044 4444).
Limousines
Companies in the area offer chauffeur-driven and self-drive limousine
hire, including Wilson
and Wilson (telephone: (029) 2056 1531; email: wilsoncars@nascr.net).
Driving
Driving in Cardiff is normally trouble free, although traffic
becomes heavy during rush hours (Monday to Friday 08:00-09:00
hours and 17:00-18:00 hours). Finding a parking space on the street
can be problematic, many of the roads in the centre are for permit
holders only.
There are ten or more large multi-storey car parks in and around
the city centre, three near Cardiff Central station and six more
within a short walk.
Car Hire
Drivers will require a valid driving licence to hire a car. This
can be a national driving licence, although an International Driving
Permit may be preferred if the licence is not in English. A credit
card is needed. The minimum age is 18 years, although this may
be increased to 21 or 25 years, depending on the company.
Europcar, Avis
and Hertz
at the airport, city-based car hire companies include Avis, 14-22
Tudor Street, Riverside (telephone: (029) 2034 2111), 1car1.com,
4 Garth Street (telephone: (029) 2046 4537), and Hertz, 9 Central
Square (telephone: (029) 2022 4548).
Bicycle Hire
Bicycles can be hired during the summer from the Taff Trail
Hire Centre, Pontcanna Fields (telephone: (029) 2039 8362),
and The Waterfront, Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay (telephone:
(029) 2048 4110). The Taff Trail, which is ideal for cyclists,
runs from Cardiff Bay to Brecon, 87km or 54 miles to the north.
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