It is illegal to take more than SR200 in or out of the country. Arriving passengers should pre-arrange transfer to their hotel. Major hotels offer a courtesy bus or will arrange for a radio car. This is essential if arriving after 19.00 when it gets dark. Licenced, metered taxis are reliable.
Crime rates are high, particularly carjacking, mugging and armed robbery.
Visitors should take precautions against crime at all times. Visitors should use taxis whenever possible - even for short trips. No area is immune from crime. Visitors should not walk in the CBD after 18.00. Police officers are generally helpful and polite, but do not regard petty crime as a priority.