Doha Metro — World-class, clean, air-conditioned and affordable. Three lines covering major areas. Download the Qatar Rail app. A single journey costs QAR 2-4.
Taxis & Ride-hailing:
- Karwa Taxi — Official metered taxis
- Uber — Works well in Qatar
- Careem — Also popular, often has promo codes
Driving — Roads are well-maintained but traffic can be aggressive. Drive on the right.
Licence Conversion — If you have a UK, US, Australian or EU licence, you can exchange it directly without a test.
Taxis & Ride-hailing:
- Karwa Taxi — Official metered taxis
- Uber — Works well in Qatar
- Careem — Also popular, often has promo codes
Driving — Roads are well-maintained but traffic can be aggressive. Drive on the right.
Licence Conversion — If you have a UK, US, Australian or EU licence, you can exchange it directly without a test.
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