Public transport of Montpellier is presented with a network of buses and trams. Tickets for both means of transportation cost equally. The cost is about 5 Euro. The tickets can be bought in special boxes installed in close vicinity to any public transport stop and directly from a driver. Buses cruise the city till 200 meanwhile trams are on the routes till the midnight.
Drivers should keep in mind that the city center features a rather heavy traffic and driving through some central areas can turn challenging. Main roads are often jammed. And a free parking place is a real challenge in the city. Car for rent is reasonable for those tourists travelling with family and kids or looking for visiting city suburbs rather often.
The most popular means of transportation among local folks and travelers is a bicycle. It can be rented in one of the numerous rental centers Velo Magg scattered all over the city. Tourist information offices will surely offer the travelers a special city map with all the cycling lanes and routes marked.
Most hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and filling stations accept international credit cards. Tourists looking to visiting open markets and small shops located far from the city centers should have enough cash by oneself.
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