A well-developed network of around 2,000 kms of paved roads and expressways links all the towns in the State.

Buses 

A public bus service is operated by Kuwait Transport Company (KTC). KTC buses provide transport to passengers with fares ranging from 50 fils within the city to 300 fils for long trips to outlying urban areas. The express buses on certain routes have air conditioning, make fewer stops, and charge at least 150 fils.

Taxis 

There are three kinds of taxi services. The orange coloured private taxis are hailed from the roadside. Other orange taxis travel along set routes picking up several passengers at one time, and transport passengers from one area to another. The third kind of taxi service is the radio-controlled call-taxi which can only be used by contacting the company office by telephone.

There are also special taxis which transport passengers from Kuwait International Airport to various districts in Kuwait.

Car rentals 

Vehicles on daily and monthly rentals are available.

Driving 

Kuwaiti roads are of good quality and have traffic signs in both Arabic and English. Cars are driven on the left side of the road. Citizens with a GCC driver's licence or travellers using an international driving licence can drive and rent cars.

Driving Licences: International driving licences are valid for the same period as the visitor's entry permit. However, international driving licences must be insured with either the Gulf Insurance Company, the Kuwait Insurance Company or Al-Ahliah Insurance Company SAK. This costs approximately KD 2 per month. Local driving licences can be applied for through the Traffic Department of the Police after formalities for a residence visa and work permit have been completed. Applicants who hold a valid driving licence from their country of origin will need the following documents when applying for a local driving licence;

• Valid driving licence

• Four small photographs

• Letter from employer verifying position held in the organisation

• Passport

• An electricity bill or contract of tenancy, showing applicant's address in Kuwait

• Certificate of Blood Group

Some nationals, although holding a current driving licence issued in their country of origin, may be required to take a driving test in Kuwait before being granted a local driving licence.

International Car Certificate (Triptyque) is required for cars imported for personal use and for a duration not exceeding three months. Otherwise, a guarantor, or a guarantee of an amount twofold the customs charges due, must be secured.

The Kuwait Automobile and Touring Club (The KT Club) provides valuable service to residents and expatriates alike. These include travel documents such as carnets de passage, international certificates of registration and driving permits. The club also stocks road maps and motor accessories.