Although public transport is widely available throughout the city in the form of buses and trains, the most convenient means of Baltimore transportation is the car. Almost any journey that you are likely to make during your stay in the city will be made much easier if you have your own vehicle so consider renting a car if you fly to the city and have no other means of transportation.

If you arrive into Baltimore after a long flight, it may be that you prefer to have someone else take the strain of your transportation needs, then it may be an idea to arrange either airport transfers with a private company before you fly, or alternatively use a taxi to get you your hotel.

Thanks to wide well sign posted roads, getting around the city is simple, and the various means of Baltimore transportation available all take advantage of the simplicity with which you can get around. There are a number of toll roads around the city, so make sure that you keep some loose change in the vehicle with you to cover any costs.

If you are planning to get around the surrounding area, and have not got a private car for the duration of your visit, then there are a number of different public options available. Baltimore transportation board offer a considerable network of trains that tie most of the surrounding towns and cities together, and allow for simple access between Baltimore, Washington, and the coast.

If you want to get around during the day, then it is a good idea to plan your journey in advance. The rush hour starts early with commuters leaving the city to get to work in Washington or other cities this takes place between around 6.30 and 7.30. When the local rush hour starts at about 8.00, the roads into the centre of the city get snarled up for around an hour with people getting to work. If you are on holiday, then leave traveling until outside this busy period, and you will have a much less stressful journey to wherever you are heading.