Roads and vehicles are poorly maintained, and road signage is poor. Livestock and pedestrians create constant road hazards, and make nighttime travel inadvisable. Roads and vehicles are frequently unlit. Guinea has many roadblocks set up by the police or the military, making travel difficult after midnight in the city and between cities. There is no roadside assistance or any ambulance service in Guinea.
Guinea has no public transportation.
Taxis, including small cars and larger vans, are often poorly maintained and overly-crowded. Taxis make frequent stops and starts without regard to other vehicles, making driving hazardous. Rental vehicles are available, often with drivers, from agencies at major hotels in Conakry. For further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation within the U.S. at tel. For information regarding the DOD policy on specific carriers, travelers may contact the DOD at tel.