{"id":80815,"date":"2020-09-25T13:40:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T13:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=80815"},"modified":"2023-05-16T07:09:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T07:09:48","slug":"transport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hong-kong\/transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Transport Guide – Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”container” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” el_class=”three-top-tips” css=”.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Hong Kong’s public transport is one of the most efficient, clean and safe systems in the world and there is a wide range of accessible options available regardless of where you live. These include the underground train (MTR), ferries, surface trains, buses, taxis and tram. Further details about all of these can be found in the “Public Transport” section. Public transport in Hong Kong is very safe; trains and buses are often under constant surveillance. In the past, minibus drivers had a reputation for driving erratically at high speeds but in recent years this has been the subject of much attention and the situation is improving.<\/p>\n

Most of the minibuses now contain public speedometers that alert the passengers to the driver’s speed and offenses are treated very seriously.\u00a0While the majority of public transport closes at midnight, many buses continue to run through the night and there is never a shortage of taxis available to take you to your destination at a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n

The reliability and availability of public transport options that are available in Hong Kong means that it is possible to live in Hong Kong without owning a vehicle. If you choose to live in areas like Sai Kung or Clear Water Bay in the New Territories, however, then having a car becomes a necessity. While many expats do opt to purchase a car, owning or driving a car in Hong Kong is considered a luxury and comes at a very high price. Further details of the specific costs can be found in the “Private Transport” section.<\/p>\n

On the whole, the roads in Hong Kong are not too congested and while some queues can be expected during peak hours in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai, it is rare to experience long delays due to traffic problems.<\/p>\n

Hong Kong’s airport is well served by public transport<\/a> and it is relatively easy to access it at any time of the day. The airport is very efficient and flights generally run on time when not impeded by weather problems like typhoons.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”city-side-bar”][vc_row_inner el_class=”sidebar-section-one”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Top Tips” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”#ffffff” type=”full_width” thickness=”1″ up=”” down=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
01<\/td>\nThe majority of homes in Hong Kong do not have ovens, as most Chinese cooking is done on a hob. Check kitchen appliances before signing a lease.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nHong Kong is mainly hot but it does get cold between December and February. Homes don’t have heating so you will need your own heating appliances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nAll residents need a Hong Kong ID card. Queues for registration are always huge so book an appointment in advance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nRental prices are very high in Hong Kong and you will usually be expected to pay six weeks rent to the estate agent to pay for his or her services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nTax is not automatically deducted from your salary in Hong Kong. You will need to ensure that you put aside enough money each month for tax purposes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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