By taxi
If you plan to tour the city in a taxi, remember that taxis are not fitted with meters, so agree on a rate before getting in.
Peru features independent, informal taxis, where cars do not feature the same color and are identified only by small stickers placed on the windshield. As they do not belong to a formally established taxi firm, they provide neither security nor guarantees.
Before taking a taxi, travelers would be advised to check with a trustworthy source on the approximate fare for the distance to be traveled. This will help avoid problems when it is time to pay the cab fare.
You may also take a taxi registered in the Metropolitan Lima Taxi Service, supervised by the Lima Town Hall and painted the same shade of bright yellow.
By Omnibus
It is the cheapest way to go around the city. The public transportation consists of omnibuses, microbuses (small buses) and minivans which can take you anywhere in the city.
Buses are available from 6:00 to midnight in established routes. Bus fare is about one sol (S/.1.00) or one sol twenty cents (S/.1.20). Mini vans charge between one sol (S/.1.00) and one sol fifty cents (S/.1.50).
By Car
If you want to drive around, you have to take into account that the traffic is quite chaotic, and worse in the rush hours.
Rush hours are from 7 to 9 in the morning, from midday to one o'clock in the afternoon and from 5 to 7 at night.
You must be very careful when driving in Lima, particularly with buses which drivers are rather rash. It is advisable to keep all your values (suitcases, bags, handbags or any other important objects) in your car boot, in order to avoid robberies as in some areas of the city there are criminals who taking advantage of the traffic lights, break the car glasses and steal value objects.
If you want to rent a car you may contact any of the following rent-a-car companies working in Lima: Avis, Budget, Dollar and Hertz.
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