Transport: Visitors to Houston are well advised to hire a car, which is
relatively inexpensive and provides the quickest and most
convenient way to navigate the spread-out city. There are plenty of
car parks and a well-managed road system. To hire a car, a full
national driver's license is required and drivers must be at least
25 years (some companies hire cars to those aged 21 to 24 with
surcharges). Those opting for public transport will find that the
Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) has it well covered with an
efficient and extensive bus service, as well as a new light rail
line which links Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, Hermann
Park, the Texas Medical Center and Reliant Park. Correct change is
required for on-board bus fare boxes, or purchase tokens or a day
pass in advance from local stores sporting the Metro sign. Taxis
are a rather expensive option, though readily available
downtown.
