The city centre is compact and walkable. The seafront, the archaeological museum, the de Chirico centre, and most of the tsipouradika are all within easy walking distance of each other. The pedestrianised waterfront is the obvious spine — most things worth seeing are within a ten to fifteen minute walk from it.
For the suburbs and outlying areas, taxis are inexpensive and reliable. The city bus network covers the wider urban area but is of limited use to visitors unless you are staying further from the centre.
If you are planning to explore the Pelion peninsula, a rental car is essentially required. The villages are spread across steep, winding roads, and public transport on the peninsula is sparse — a single daily bus to most villages in summer, less or nothing in winter. Most car rental agencies have offices in the city centre or can deliver to your accommodation. The roads on the Pelion are narrow and the drop-offs dramatic in places, so a smaller car is preferable to a large one. Scooter and motorbike rental is available for those who want a more exposed view of the hairpin bends.