Getting There By Air:Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, Surčin
Tel: (0)11 209 4444.
Website:
www.beg.aero Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (also sometimes called Surčin Airport) is the country’s main airport. It is located approximately 18km (11 miles) west of the city center.
As you’d expect at any international airport, facilities include disabled access, car rental offices, currency exchange desks, ATMs, baby changing facilities, duty-free and souvenir shops
and a handful of bars and restaurants. There’s also an office of the Belgrade Tourist Organization that can help with accommodation and travel into the city or beyond.
There are regular bus services between the airport and the city center with stops immediately outside the main terminal building. Alternatively, there are numerous car rental booths at the airport and an almost constant flow of taxis waiting to whisk passengers into the city. The journey takes between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Getting There By Road:Belgrade lies at the crossing point of the E-70 and E-75 - two major roads that connect with other parts of Europe, including the Hungarian city of Budapest in the north. Foreign drivers in Serbia need an international driving license, a car registration card and an insurance policy. For more information about driving in Serbia, contact the
Serbian Automobile Association (AMSS) (tel: (0)11 333 1200; website:
www.amss.org.yu). Once in Serbia, for the breakdown service, dial 987.
The city’s Belgrade Bus Station (Beogradska autobuska stanica) (tel: (0)11 264 4455; website:
www.bas.co.yu) is located close to the train station on ýeleznička and there are numerous bus routes that connect the city with the rest of the country and beyond.
Eurolines (website:
www.eurolines.com) operates a comprehensive network of buses across Europe with many services connecting with Belgrade.
Getting There By Rail:Belgrade’s main train station, ýeleznička Stanica Beograd, is located on the busy Karađorđeva that is just a short walk southwest from the city center. Trains are operated by
Serbian Railways (ýeleznice Srbije) (tel: (0)11 361 6722; website:
www.zeleznicesrbije.com) and the city has good connections with the rest of the country, as well as with other major towns and cities in the region.
Getting Around:Public TransportBelgrade’s combination of
trams, trains, trolley buses and normal
buses make it very easy to get around at just about any time of the day or night. The routes are numbered and most locals are more than happy to help out any confused tourists. Although drivers can issue tickets, it’s cheaper and easier to buy a ticket (or a book of tickets) from street kiosks which are at most stops and stations. It’s one ticket per journey, regardless of length, and they can be used on all city public transport; remember to activate the ticket by placing it in the stamp as you get on. Tram 2 circles the city center and is a particularly useful route for visitors. There are a number of special tourist services as well, including an open-top tour bus with commentary that leaves from outside the Town Hall on Sundays during the summer months. There are no special tourist discounts to speak of, but public transport in the city is inexpensive anyway. For citywide travel information, contact the
GSP Beograd dispatch center (tel: (0)11 262 4853; website:
www.gsp.co.yu).
TaxisThere are numerous taxi ranks throughout the city and you shouldn’t have to wait too long to flag one down on the street. Most hotels are happy to book you a taxi with a reputable company and advise on the likely cost of the fare; prices are reasonable whenever you travel, but rise a little after midnight and on Sundays. Try
Alfa (tel: (0)11 444 1113),
Beltaxi (tel: (0)11 9808) or
Beogradski (tel: (0)11 9801).
Car HireBecause of its wide coverage, ease of use and cheap prices, many visitors stick with using the public transport. And drivers should bear in mind that not all hotels have their own car park and parking in the city center can be a problem. However, hiring your own vehicle can be a rewarding experience - particularly for anyone that wants to explore beyond the city itself. There are numerous hire companies to choose from in the city; try
Avis (tel: (0)11 209 7062; website:
www.avis-serbia.com),
Europcar (tel: (0)11 228 9028; website:
www.europcar.co.yu), and
Hertz (tel: (0)11 319 6454; website:
www.hertz.co.yu), which all have offices at the airport, in the city or both.
Bicycle HireSeveral steep hills and numerous cobbled streets will deter all but the most determined cyclist from taking to the saddle in the city center, but once away from the main drag there are numerous cycle routes and bicycle hire companies. Particularly recommended on a warm summer’s day are the bar- and restaurant-lined paths that run along the banks of both the Sava and Danube rivers.
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