Austin

By taxi

There are several cab companies on call if you'd prefer to avoid the driving hassle.

Yellow Cab

Phone: 512-452-9999. website includes fare estimator and online booking: (http://www.YellowCabAustin.com)

Marriton Limousine

Phone: 512-329-7007, Toll free: 1-800-940-7007, (http://www.marritonlimo.com) For airport transfers or those who just demand a bit more luxury you can rent a chauffeured sedan, limousine or minibus.

On foot

Generally, seeing Austin by foot is very difficult.

However, for those content in seeing only downtown Austin and who are in good shape, exploring most of the downtown area on foot is possible. There are many attractions within a 1 - 2 mile walk from most downtown hotels. Just be prepared for potentially oppressive heat during the summer months.

The University of Texas area, just north of downtown, is also very pedestrian friendly, and in fact can be a difficult place to get around by car very hard to find a parking spot.

By bike

Austin is hilly to the west but generally mildly sloping toward the river in the center of town. There are bike lanes on some major streets. Biking is a great way to get around year round and the weather is usually agreeable from mid-October to mid-April. May to mid-October temperatures may reach the high 90's and humidity may be a problem.

Yellow Bike Project

Phone: 512-457-9880 (http://www.austinyellowbi...). Operates two community bike shops where individuals can go and repair their own bikes free of charge. Coordinators are present to answer any questions and guide you, but not to fix your bike for you. At the Main Shop on 51st street there are 10+ work stands and tools sets available for use. The Satellite Shop is better for minor repairs and only has as a few work stands. If you are looking for a cheap bike while in town and are willing to do a little maintenance work, visit The Yellow Bike Project and pick out a bike that needs a little love in exchange for a small donation. If you are interested getting away from touristy attractions on your visit, the Yellow Bike shop is a great place to drop in and volunteer a few hours. Their hours change monthly but are up-to-date on their website. If you are lucky you might see one of the name-sake Yellow Bikes around town. If you see a Yellow Bike, feel free to ride it to your destination and leave it for the next person. Yellow Bikes are not to be locked up and you ride at your own risk. The Austin Yellow Bike Project has been operating for ten years and has released over 600 yellow bikes.

Bicycle Sports Shop - Bike Rentals

Phone: 512-477-3472 (http://bicyclesportshop.c...). The Bicycle Sports Shop is located Downtown and offers the largest selection of bike rentals in the city.

By bus

Capital Metro, (http://www.capmetro.org). The city's public bus network with a system of inexpensive neighborhood, express and downtown routes. Visitors can also get around on the Capital MetroRail commuter train which operates on weekdays between Downtown and northwest Austin. Local fares cost $1.00 per trip, or you can get a 24 hour pass for $2.00 on board every bus express and 2 zone MetroRail fares are $2.75, $5.50 for a day pass. "E-Bus" and "Night Owl" services serve the city's entertainment districts after hours. Expect a 1 1/2 hour bus ride from any point north of 183 to downtown. The Capital Metro website has a trip planner which can be used to find public transport options between two points in Austin.