Turkmenistan Taxis and Car Rental
Taxis exist in Turkmenistan; however, are all private vehicles which are not regulated. However, most drivers are regular ‘taxi’ drivers, so they are used to taking passengers and knowledgeable regards common destinations. Travel by taxi is economical since gasoline is very cheap in Turkmenistan. However, you will need to negotiate the fare before stepping in to get the best price. Taxis driving around seeking custom in busy areas so just flag one down.
The government of Turkmenistan has made it difficult for visitors to self-drive when in the country so no commercial car rental agencies exist here. There are some hotels in Ashgabat which provide rental car options although they insist on providing a driver as well. Even with a local driver, you cannot take a car very far from Ashgabat. It is best to use other modes of public transport or the services of a tour company to get around Turkmenistan at large.