The city of Offenbach has widely adopted the system of cashless transfers. That is why tourists should not keep substantial sums of cash by oneself. International credit cards are accepted in most large shopping centers, super markets, filling stations and restaurants.
The city has a developed system of public transport. Buses are cruising the city from the early morning till the late evening. Tourists can get to any district of the city by bus. Prudent tourists are recommended to buy several tickets in advance as in this case one can get a discount.
Large hotels and tourist information centers offer travelers to buy a special tourist card named “WelcomeCard”. The card enables a tourist to travel free by all public transport means as well as gives a discount for visiting of several cultural objects and shopping centers.
To rent a car tourists should visit one of the numerous car rental centers. Rental terms as well as rental cost are charged according different rates. One will need a standard set of documents to rent a car including international driving license as well as credit card with enough of cash limit to cover the rental cost. Clients under 21 as well those drivers who have less than a year of driving experience may be denied in service rendering.
Street call boxes are scattered all over the city. The call boxes offer the lowest rates for intercity and international calls. There are three types of street call boxes according the means of payment they accept. Among them there are boxes which accept credit cards, special telephone cards and usual coins. Special telephone cards named “Telefonkarte” are sold in all news stalls and post offices.
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