In my personal view, the best and most economical way to get around Kiev is public transport. There are trolleybuses, buses, trams, subway, and cable car, all which run regularly. The fare is usually less expensive in Ukraine compared to European countries. This is dependent on the number of tickets purchased and does not exceed 0,28 (USD) for one trip. Also, fare is independent of distance.There is no zoning to differentiate the value of a fare in Kiev. You can buy one ticket and ride all day on all fronts.
Alternatively, you may use Uber or other numerous taxi services, but frankly they are far from generally accepted standards.
I prefer moving in the subway to save time. I leave my car by the nearest subway station then hop on the subway to continue moving around the city, even though there is never traffic here.
The Kiev subway includes 52 stations, most of them underground plus several above ground stations. The original stations of the Kiev subway were built in 1960 and remain among the most fascinating stations. They are decorated with marble and feature beautiful mosaics and sculptures. The oldest stations are deep underground because they were built like a bomb-shelters in case of a military event. The deepest subway station in peace is found in Kiev and is called the Arsenal Station. It is 105.5 m below Kiev’s street level!
