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Transportation to Airport from Quebec City Center
Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. Airport
To travel from Quebec city to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport there are plenty alternative ways to choose from. The cheapest way to travel from Quebec city center to the airport is by the city buses which take 45 minutes. In addition to this, you can take a taxi from in the city or you can rent a car to travel to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport and will take around 10-15 minutes.
Bus
In Quebec city, bus transportation is a very common way to travel and domestic and foreign tourists also prefer city bus transportation. From the most central points of the city, the different buses that go direct to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport are routes 78, 803, 280, 93 and 801. Bus number 78 is just like an airport bus and provides transportation between the city center and the airport at very reasonable prices. You can purchase your one way bus ticket from ticket counters or vending machines at the bus stops and in 2016, the price was at an average of 3.50 dollars. Full day tickets cost 8.25 dollars. Also, buses 803 and 280, which run every hour, pass through different points of the city and travel direct to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport. Finally, you can travel to the airport by bus number 801 and then transfer onto bus number 93, but this bus transportation route takes longer than the others (1 hour). By travelling on the direct buses the travelling time can be shortened to 30-35 minutes.
Taxi
Taxis are not used often in the city of Quebec because public transportation is both comfortable and cheaper. Taxis are expensive and would not be a good idea to choose a taxi, unless there is urgency in transportation to the airport from Quebec city. Providing transportation between Quebec and Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport at the most affordable price, you can call the Taxi Coop Quebec company (+14185255191) to your location in the city. Taxis are available 24/7 and they are a great way to travel outside of the public transportation working hours. The fee you will be charged after the 15 minute taxi journey, can vary between 30-40 dollars.
Rent A Car
If you are staying more than 3-4 days in Quebec city and you do not want to follow the hours of public transportation, you should consider car rental as it is more profitable than taxis. Just like in Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport, you can come across many branches of car rental companies in Quebec city. After making a decision and pre-booking at one of these companies, it is possible to rent your car within minutes with your international status license. It will take approximately 15 minutes to travel to Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport by your rented car from Quebec city center.
Airport Information
Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport is located 11 kilometers southwest of Quebec city center and is the busiest airport in the city of Quebec. In 2015, Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport provided transportation services to over 1.5 million passengers and was opened in 1939. There are cafes and restaurants, duty free shops and shops in the airport, where you can have a nice time while waiting for your flight. Other facilities to meet your needs at Quebec City Jean Lesage Airport include free internet access, tourist information and information desks, exchange offices, bank and ATM machines, VIP and lounges, smoking areas, travel agencies and offices of car rental companies.
Transportation to Bujumbura City Center from Airport
Melchior Ndadaye Intl. Airport
Bujumbura International Airport, located in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, is also the only international airport in the country. Local language and French are often spoken in the city. The number of English speakers is very low. For this reason, if you plan to stay in the city for a long time, you are recommended to learn some words in French or in local language that would help you in the daily life. After landing to Bujumbura International Airport, you can travel to the center by taking one of the taxis located just outside the terminal. Taxis are usually easily found in front of the terminal. If there are no taxis, you can ask for support from the information desk at the airport, rent a car from the terminal, or use a shuttle to get to the center.
Taxi
It is generally not difficult to find a taxi in Bujumbura International Airport. After landing to the airport, you can get out of the terminal and take one of the Bujumbura taxis waiting in front of the terminal. Traveling to the center by taxi takes only a few minutes and the amount you need to pay would be equal to around 20 American dollars in local currency. If you need to travel to farther destinations within and around the city, the fare would be more than this based on the distance. If you are going to a destination far away from the airport and want to know in advance how much you would pay, you can talk to the taxi driver and try to negotiate at a certain price.
Car Rental
There are also alternatives in and around Bujumbura International Airport for those passengers who would like to rent a car. The complicated traffic in the city is a fact that you need to consider if you opt for renting a car. Driving in the city is usually very difficult and complicated as people usually do not follow the traffic rules. However, if you still go for renting a car, you can increase your chance to find a car as soon as you land at the airport by booking online in advance. You can follow the signs showing the Bujumbura city center after exiting the airport and be in the city center just in a few minutes. The difficulty of finding a car park in the city center is also another negative side of renting a car. You need to make sure to find a safe place to park your car in the crowded and complex environment of the city.
Tuk-tuk
Small vehicles that have space only for the driver and one or two passengers are known as tuk-tuk and are frequently used in the city. You can find a tuk-tuk near the airport and come to the city center with these means of transportation. Tuk-tuk fares may be a bit more affordable compared to the taxis, but they do not offer a wide space or baggage to carry your suitcases. Tuk-tuk stands out as an alternative which you can use especially when you need to get to a place in the city from another quickly.
Private Shuttles
Another fast and practical means of transportation to get to the center from Bujumbura international airport is the private shuttles which are usually used by foreign tourists visiting the city. While you can find offices of private shuttle companies at the airport, it is also possible to book online in advance. With the private shuttles you can reach wherever you want in the city after leaving the airport. The fares of the private shuttles that carry passengers to the center from the airport vary according to factors like the season of the journey, number of the passengers and the distance travelled.
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