Qatar

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Karwa taxis offer a convenient and flexible way travel to and from Hamad International Airport. The taxi pavilion is located to the left of the arrivals hall. All taxis are metered, with cash payments in Qatari Riyal only. Transfer time to the city centre is 30 minutes on average. You can use Karwa app or Uber to book your ride.

There are many local and international car hire firms operating in Qatar, including several with branches at HIA, such as Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz. Uber also operates in Qatar.

The state-of-the art Doha Metro is largely operational, connecting various points of interest across Doha. While currently mostly underground, a tram system is under development, and expected to open shortly. Boasting some of the fastest driverless trains in the world, the Doha Metro rapid transit system has three lines: Red, Green and Gold, with 37 stations across 76 kilometres which converge at the centrally located Msheireb Station, close to Doha's main cultural attractions. – Red (coastal) Line connects Hamad International Airport to West Bay, Katara Cultural Village, Qatar University and Lusail. – Green (educational) Line connects Hamad Hospital, Al Bidda park, Qatar Foundation’s Education City and Mall of Qatar. – Gold (historic) Line runs through Khalifa Stadium, Villaggio Mall, to Souq Waqif and National Museum of Qatar. Most stations offer free feeder buses.