Kinshasa Getting there & around

Getting around

There are no official taxis in Kinshasa, but you can hire unmarked taxis, known as ‘taxi express’, which tout for business outside the Gallerie Presidentielle (Blvd 30 Juin, Gombé). They cost from US$30 per day with driver. Alternatively, at much higher rates (from US$75 per day), you can hire cars from Avis (81-81 0111; Ave Batetela, Gombé; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat) at the Intercontinental Hotel.