Preparing for Innsbruck: Tips & Hints

1. The city and its surroundings are best to travel by public transport. Catching a taxi on the street of the city is extremely problematic, so, if you need one, it’s better to call to order it beforehand. In case you plan to make a long-distance trip, discuss the price in advance.

2. If you plan to rent a car, you will have to present a credit card of any bank. Of course, you will also need a driver's license of international standard. Those, who have got the license less than a year ago, may be rejected to rent a car.

3. The majority of stores and shopping malls are open every day except for Sundays. Many stores close for lunch on daytime.

4. It’s normal to leave a tip in the local restaurants and cafes. The average amount of tip is about 5 - 10% of the total bill. It is worth noting that in many bills tips may already be included. In this case leaving a tip to a waiter is not required.

5. In order to save on attending exhibitions and cultural events, you can purchase special "city-card". Besides numerous benefits, the card gives the right to enjoy a reduced fare in public transport. The card can be purchased in every major hotel or in kiosks near public transport.

6. Those, who expect to ski a lot during their rest in Innsbruck, do not have to take sports equipment with them. You will find many sports equipment rentals in the city.

7. Skis and other sports equipment should not be taken with you to your room. Every hotel has a special room for storage of sports equipment.

8. When you leave sports equipment for storage in the ski room, make sure you remember it well. You can also mark your kit in some way. Many sets of skis and boots are very similar, so the precedents during the delivery and return of equipment happen quite often.

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