St. Petersburg - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?
We have a 4WD SUV, which has been nice to have during the more inclement weather. I think a small SUV would be best here. We use our car about twice a month, mostly to go to the big box store to stock up on groceries . We have not driven outside the city so cannot speak to the quality of roads. - Apr 2017
We parked our car the day it was delivered to us, and drove it all of one time in 8 months--to go to the airport. City center parking is a pain, and again, public transport is very good and reliable. - Feb 2016
I don't have a car. Several singles walk, take taxis and use the metro. If you do bring a car, you will want to bring something that is good on the snow and ice. I don't believe diplomats have many restrictions importing vehicles. - Aug 2011
