Traveling in another country is always a harrowing experience no matter where you from. When you go to a country where English is not the native language, it becomes even more mind boggling trying to get from to place. When you are traveling in Ukraine – especially in Kiev – you will find that there is a system of efficient and 
inexpensive public transportation available. The transportation includes buses, trolley busses, streetcars, and the subway – called the Metro there. Anyone who needs to travel via public transportation should be aware that they are all crowded and that morning and evening rush hours should be avoided if possible.
As an alternative to the public transportation system in Kiev, travelers can take a taxi throughout the city and outlying areas. Travelers should be ready for a fare refusal if they are not going in the same direction as the taxi driver. A traveler who hails and flags down a taxi should always state their destination first and if the driver agrees, a fare should be negotiated and agreed upon before entering the taxi. Also, travelers should always use a clearly marked taxi instead of a private vehicle, especially at night.
Brave travelers in Ukraine have the final option of hiring a car and driving themselves around the cities and the countries. However, the roads in Ukraine are sometimes not in the best condition and any winter driving should be done as little as possible. Cars should always be fully gassed before leaving the cities, trips should be planned from start to finish due to the scarcity of supplies, and they should also carry extra fuel, food and water in order to make it to their destination safely. A valid international driver’s license is all that is required for driving. Travelers hiring a vehicle in Ukraine should try to get a front-wheel or four-wheel drive whenever possible to cover the rough and winter treacherous terrain.
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