The main mode of public transport is daladala, the ubiquitous minibuses which ply their trade on all the main routes in town. They are very cheap (Tsh 250 ($0.20) is the fixed price for any trip around town, but beware that they will often try to rip off obvious foreigners) but they will become very cramped and safety is a serious consideration. Accidents involving daladalas are frequent and usually with serious consequences for the passengers. Pickpocketing is also common on daladalas, but can be easily avoided by sitting with bags on your lap and not keeping valuables in your pockets.
Taxis are plentiful and cheap, although make sure to agree a price before leaving for your destination (expect to pay no more than Tsh5000 for a trip within town at any time of the day).
Car hire is possible though most companies prefer to provide their own drivers.
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