If use of a rental car is planned, try to rent a vehicle that already has a sticker showing that the road fee has been paid. Taxi service is readily available. Drivers seldom speak English. Foreigners should confirm a price in advance. It is advisable to call for taxis rather than catch them on the street, as radio-service companies are quite reliable.
All major cities have trams and bus services that are convenient and inexpensive.
Slovakia is slowly upgrading its antiquated telecommunication system. Crossed lines and uncompleted exchanges are common, and fax communication is unreliable due to low-grade connections. Telex services are available, but not commonly used. Hotel standards are generally lower than those of western Europe and the United States, though prices may be high, especially in major cities. It is legal and not uncommon for foreigners to be charged a higher rate than Slovaks.