Octopus cards is there only one type.

Im travelling to hong kong 16 march i will probably take a bus from airport to my hotel which is the ramada. I have read about octopus cards and other types of cards. I will be using tram, buses, mtr and ferries on my stay im looking for a card which will allow me pay for these, just to make it easier as apposed to carrying change everywere. Can any one advise me what card i need, were i get it from and how much

thanks

nick

Octopus cards is there only one type.

There are many types of Octopus cards. For your case, a usual Octopus is suitable. If you are below 65 years old, then get an adult card for HK$150 (consists of HK$100 credit, and HK$50 refundable deposit), if you are 65 or above, then get an elder card for HK$70 (consists of HK$20 credit, and HK$50 refundable deposit). You can get the card at any MTR station including the airport express train service counter at the aiprort arrivals hall. You can top it up in multiples of HK$50 when getting the card or later at any MTR station or convienence stores.

You can return the card to the airport express train service counter at the aiprort arrivals hall before leaving Hong Kong to get back the deposit and any remaining credit subject to a fee of HK$7. If you are going to return to Hong Kong later within a couple of years, you can keep the card and use it on subsequent visits.

Enjoy Octopus

Octopus cards is there only one type.

Think you have to keep the Octopus card for 3 months before you can have the deposit refund.