Brunei Travel Guide

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Getting around Brunei

Air:

There are no internal air services.

Road:

Almost all of Brunei's cities, towns and villages are served by excellent paved roads.

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Left

Road quality:

Brunei's road network is of international standard.

Road classification:

The Pan Borneo Highway links Brunei's coastal towns cities with each other and with the neighbouring Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah.

Car hire:

Self-drive or chauffeur-driven cars are available at the airport and through major hotels. Some companies have a minimum age of 23 and a maximum of 65. Brunei has some of the world's cheapest petrol.

Taxi:

Brunei has only a small number of official taxis, all of them operated by independent drivers. The sultanate's only taxi rank is at Bandar Seri Begawan's bus terminal on Jalan Cator. Hotels can arrange cabs and supply drivers' mobile phone numbers. Taxis do not have meters so negotiate the fare before boarding. Tipping is not necessary.

Coach:

Public buses link Bandar Seri Begawan's city centre bus terminal with towns such as Kuala Lurah, Muara, Tutong and Seria.

Regulations:

Vehicles drive on the left-hand side of the road. All car passengers are required to wear seat belts. Use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited. Speed limits are 100kph (62mph) on dual carriageways, 80kph (50mph) on single carriageways and 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas.

Breakdown service:

If your car breaks down, roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day from 24-7 Assist (tel: +673 247 0247).

Documentation:

Driving licences issued by other countries are valid for up to three months.

Getting around towns and cities:

The confusing public bus system serving Bandar Seri Begawan and its suburbs operates from about 0600-2000.

By water:

Water taxis ply the Brunei River, linking Bandar Seri Begawan's waterfront with the sultanate's most renowned water village, Kampung Ayer. Be prepared to haggle a bit over the fare. Speedboats link Bandar Seri Begawan with Bangar, the main town in Temburong District.

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