Transportation & Reach
Being centrally located on the Australian mainland, Adelaide forms a
strategic transport hub for east-west and north-south routes. The city
itself has a limited public transport system, which is managed by and known
as the Adelaide Metro. The Adelaide Metro consists of a contracted bus
system including the O-Bahn Busway, metropolitan railways, and the
Adelaide-Glenelg Tram, which has also now been extended as a metropolitan
tram through the city centre. Road transport in Adelaide has historically
been comparatively easier than many of the other Australian cities, with a
well-defined city layout and wide multiple-lane roads from the beginning of
its development. Historically, Adelaide was known as a "twenty-minute
city", with commuters having being able to travel from metropolitan
outskirts to the city proper in roughly twenty minutes.
Adelaide Airport:
Adelaide International Airport, located in Adelaide's west, is Australia's
newest and most advanced airport terminal and is designed to serve in excess
of 6.3 million passengers annually. The new dual international/domestic
terminal replaces the old and ageing terminals known locally as the 'tin
sheds', and incorporates new state-of-the-art features, such as glass
aerobridges and the ability to cater for the new Airbus A380. In March 2007,
Adelaide Airport was rated the world's second best airport in the 5-15
million passengers category at the Airports Council International (ACI) 2006
awards in Dubai. Parafield Airport is Adelaide's second airport, mostly used
for general aviation. It is located eighteen kilometres (11.2 mi) north of
the CBD.
Local Transportation of Adelaide:
Adelaide is served by a well organized public bus and train transport
system, & also a free bus service operates around an Adelaide city loop
with bus stops in Victoria Square, King William Street, and North Terrace.
The suburban train station is located on North Terrace, and the interstate
trains like The Ghan, arrive at the Keswick rail terminal which is 5 minutes
from Adelaide by motor vehicle. Country & Interstate buses arrive at the
Franklin Street Bus Teminal in Adelaide. Passenger Transport Information
Centre has a main office on the corner of King William St and Currie St
(timetables, tickets, and some tourist information).
Hotels & Accommodation
The city hotels that are known for outstanding service are the best place
for the tourists as well as the residents to refresh themselves. The
pleasant environment and the friendly attitude of the staff make these
hotels unique. Adelaide has hotel options to suit every pocket just like its
varied attractions. One of the chief business and tourist focal of the
world, this city offers comfort and style for budget and splurge travelers.
So whether a hip new hotel, an old standard or a budget inn, the city has it
all.
Recommended hotels for your stay in Adelaide
| Hotels of Adelaide |
Average Rates |
| 5-Star |
$500-250 |
| 4-Star |
$150-250 |
| 2-Star |
$100-150 |
| Budget Hotels |
$100 and below |