Transportation in Kuwait City

Kuwait City runs on taxis and ride-hailing apps; Careem and Uber are the reliable defaults and cost a fraction of a street-hail cab. There is no metro or rail system, so point-to-point rides dominate. For short hops inside the old souqs or along the Gulf Road, the orange-and-white city buses exist but signage is in Arabic only and schedules are erratic, first-timers usually skip them. From Kuwait International Airport, the honest move is the official taxi rank outside arrivals: insist on the meter or agree the fare before loading bags. Unlicensed touts inside the terminal quote inflated prices and often "forget" to turn on the meter. If you already have Careem or Uber set up, the designated ride-hailing pickup zone is clearly marked and typically cheaper than the taxi queue.