Getting about in Crimea

You will not find it expensive to travel around Crimea. There are plenty of ways to get about .
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Trolleybus
The cheapest form of transport, and plenty of them within towns so you're unlikely to have to wait long. In Yalta the flat fare in town is 40 kopiyks - about 5p or 8 US cents.

There is also a trolleybus line from Yalta to Simferopol, stopping at towns on the way. This is the longest trolleybus line in the world (about 86km / 54miles) but the fare from end to end is only about 9 hryvnias - that is, just over £1 or $1.5. The journey takes 2 hours.

Minibus
Minibus (marshrutka) routes operate within and between towns. They're a bit more expensive than the trolleybus but still cheap - and quicker. You can stop one anywhere on its route, and get off at any point - there are comparatively few fixed stops. Within town the fare is between 1 and 3 hryvnias (11p - 34p, or 19 - 56 US cents), depending on the length of the route.

Taxi
Taxis are more expensive than minibuses, but still cheap by western standards. There are plenty of taxi stands in town, but you should be aware that many are still likely to have minimal or no insurance. You can ask our guide to ring a reputable taxi company and arrange for you to be picked up at your apartment or hotel. See also airport transfer.

For taxi trips from Yalta we recommend

Bus
Buses ply the routes between towns, and are also inexpensive. For example, it will cost you 12 hryvnias to go from Yalta to Sevastopol. This is £1.40 or $2.25 for a 50m / 80km journey.

Trains
The main line into Crimea from the north splits at Simferopol , one branch leading via Feodosia to Kerch at the eastern tip of Crimea, where you can look across the straits to Russia, the other to Sevastopol at the western tip, stopping at Bakhchisarai on the way. There is also a branch line to Yevpatoria. There is no railway over the mountains to Yalta and the south coast. Conveniently, there is a ticket office in Yalta, where you can buy rail tickets for journeys from Simferopol.

Car hire
You can hire cars from some of the large hotels. You will need an international driving licence. The national speed limit is 60 kph (37 mph) in towns, 90 kph (56 mph) on minor roads outside towns and 110kph on highways. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not permitted and drivers are expected to register zero if tested. Traffic police can issue fines on spot for minor violations - you will be given a ticket for payment at a bank.

Using your own car
If you drive to Ukraine you will need an international driving licence and Green Card, the registration document of your car and a copy of your insurance policy.