Taxi Services
There are several types of taxis: call taxis, orange cabs, and wanettes. Call taxis are radio controlled 24-hour cabs which are booked by telephoning the company's office. Fares, based on distance, are cheap, a standard KD1 for a trip originating and ending within the same area. Fares get progressively more expensive as trips extend across area boundaries. Fares also increase substantially late at night. The actual fare for a trip is decided by the driver's controller over the radio, either when the cab is booked or at the end of the trip. Regular clients can usually negotiate a discount and credit may be given.

Orange cabs are of two types. The first type operate from ranks where they pick up several passengers going to a particular area and then follow set routes. Fares are 150fils a person inside the City, 250fils each (five sharing) from the City to Salmiya, and 500fils from the City to Fahaheel. The orange cabs also operate from outside the main hotels and the airport, where they can be hired without sharing. Fares start from about KD1/250, and are negotiable.

Wanettes (pick-up trucks) with red number plates are only authorized to transport goods and to carry passengers accompanying goods. Taxis run 24 hours a day and rental cars for daily and monthly rentals are readily available throughout the country. There are also special taxis which transport passengers from Kuwait International Airport to various districts in Kuwait. Taxis are generally plentiful for the 16 km trip from the airport to the city centre, which takes about 20 minutes. There are standard taxi fares in Kuwait City. Fares are higher from hotel ranks. If hiring a taxi for a day or half-day agree the fare in advance.