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Bahrain » Getting Around

Getting Around By Air

There are no internal flights within Bahrain.

Getting Around By Water

Transport between the smaller islands is by motorboat or dhow. For details, contact local travel agents.

Road Quality

Manama is served by an excellent road system.

Road signs are written in English and Arabic.

Side Of Road

Right

Documentation

An International Driving Permit is necessary (must be obtained prior to arrival) and must be endorsed by the Traffic and Licensing Directorate. Valid UK licence (if applicable) will be valid for three months only.

Taxi

Metered taxis are readily available. They can be hired in the street or from stands outside hotels and at major tourist attractions. They are identifiable by their orange side-wings and yellow number plates. Share-taxis which carry up to five passengers are also available. These are recognisable by a yellow circle with the licence number in black painted on the driver's door and by their white and orange number plates. There are several designated pick-up points. Meters are not used and fares should always be agreed beforehand. Radio cabs are also available.

Car Hire

Most of the major international car hire companies operate in Bahrain with representatives at the airport and at big hotels.
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Information in this section was last updated: Fri Apr 12 2013