Taxi

There are several taxi companies operating in Oxford. They are clearly marked, and are very distinctive looking. Only get in a car that you know for sure to be a licensed taxi. You can call any of the taxi's listed below, you can hail one, or you can walk over to the Gloucester Green bus station or the Train station and get one from there.

• 001 Taxis - 01865 240000

• ABC Taxis - 01865 770077 / 775577

• Radio Taxis - 01865 242424 / 249743

• Royal Cars - 01865 777333

• City Taxis - 01865 201201

• Euro Taxis - 01865 430430

Bus

Oxford has an excellent bus service. The main bus stop is on Magdalen Street, between Debenhams department store, and the cinema. There are poles which indicate where you should stand for which bus, and the schedules are posted here as well. Buses run fairly often, so you're never left standing for too long. Pay the driver when you get on, and tell him/her if you want a return ticket or a single ride. There are often printed schedules near the driver if you want to take it with you to plan your return trip.

Click here to visit the official website of the Oxford Bus Company for maps and timetables.

Tip: If you are not standing at a main bus stop (i.e. on Magdalen Street), but are at a marked bus stop, you must 'hail' the bus by waving at the driver.

Key bus - the #2 and #7 bus goes up the Banbury Road from the city center to Summertown

Bicycle

Bicycling is a great way to get around Oxford, as the city is virtually flat. Be aware that bike theft is quite rampant - especially at night after the pubs close - so keep your bike locked up when you're not on it.

Cyclo-Analysts
150 Cowley Rd, 01865 246061
Rent a bike for £10 for one day, £15 for two days, £16 for three days, £20/week. Take the #1, #5, or #10 bus (towards Cowley Center or Blackbird Leys) to get there.

Bike Zone
Market Street Bikezone (city centre) 01865 728877
Banbury Road, Summertown 01865 316885
Short-term hire ( traditional upright city bikes with basket, Lock, and Lights):
One day £15, extra days @ £5 a day
1st week £30, extra weeks @ £20 a week
Deposit: £100 per bike (cash or card)
Longer-term bikes also available, Please call us for info. Please call in advance to reserve a bike. Call: Summertown 01865 316885 Bikezone(city centre) 01865 728877

Bainton Bikes, 6 Bainton Road, North Oxford, 01865 365658
Bicycle hire, tours and repairs. Free puncture repair, breakdown support and routine servicing is provided with any bike hired.

Oxford Cycle Hire, 07907 952 832
Quality bike hire with free delivery within the Oxford area. Lights & locks included in hire, children's bikes available.

The Cycle Centre, 85 Walton Street 01865 554646
Bicycle hire, repairs and sales
Bike hire for £10 per day, £45 per week and even a weekend rate at £25. All hires include a lock and lights.
We can deliver the bikes to you at your home, work or hotel.

Rickshaw:

Oxon Carts - Oxford Tours and Taxi
Cycle rickshaw tours, taxis, weddings and deliveries
07747 024600

Shopmobility:

Anyone with a mobility impairment may borrow a free self propelled, or battery operated wheelchair or scooter to travel around Oxford city centre. The scheme is run by Oxford City Council and is affiliated to the National Federation of Shopmobility. Anyone with a mobility difficulty as a result of permanent or temporary disablement, age, accident or illness may take advantage of the scheme.

Available Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 4pm plus some late night shopping days and special occasions. You must book your free wheelchair or scooter at least one day in advance by calling 01865 248737. Volunteer escorts are also available between 11:30am and 3:30pm on Thursdays during college terms to accompany users who require help with shopping. Oxford Shopmobility is based on level 1a of the Westgate Shopping Centre multistorey car park, which should be approached via Norfolk Street. Non-drivers may be able to use the local Ring-a-ride service by calling 01865 744478 for details.