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To reach the Louis-Lambert International Airport, you can take a taxi from the city center at any time of the day, day or night. There are a lot of options in the center if you want to rent a car. Those travelling for business purposes in the city and surroundings may prefer to take a limousine. The shuttle services provided by the hotels are airline are other possible alternatives for getting to Louis-Lambert International Airport.

Airport Shuttle Services

You can reach the Louis-Lambert International Airport in minutes without difficulty by using the GO BEST Express services from the city center.  The airport shuttle service, which you can use between 06:00 and 22:00, is the best fastest and most economic options for passengers travelling to the airport. You can pay for the service in the shuttle. Another advantage of taking the airport shuttle service is that you will be dropped off in front of the terminal. If you are traveling with your heavy suitcases that would be difficult to carry to the shuttle pick up stops, then it might make sense to just take a taxi to the departure points in the city center.

Rent a car

A large number of international car rental agencies are available in the city center. If you prefer to rent a car, you can get one without hassle from alternatives such as Alamo, AVIS, Enterprise, Thrifty, National or Hertz and Budget. The city center is close to the airport and is very easy to reach thanks to the road signs along the way. Nevertheless, it is still advisable to use a navigation device guarantee that you don’t lost time on your way to the airport. You just need to let the car rental agency know beforehand to leave the car at the airport.  

Taxi

Taxi fares in the city depend on the meter, they don’t usually work at a fixed price, but if you are travelling from a further distance to the airport, then you discuss the fare with the driver. They should have a rough idea about how much it will cost. Passengers coming from outside the city can save some money by taking a bus to the main bus terminal and then taking a taxi to the airport from there. Taxis may request a few dollars for the airport entrance fee. If you use a taxi with more than one passenger, you might have to pay a little more for each passenger. When you arrive at the airport, don’t forget to give 10-20% of the fare written on the meter as a tip.

Bus

One of the ways you can make an economic journey to the airport if you aren’t centrally located is to take a bus to the bus terminal and then take a taxi from there. Greyhound or MetroBus buses arrive at the bus terminal located in the city center. The bus terminal and the airport aren’t too far from each other. The taxi fare you will pay to get to the airport from the terminal shouldn’t be too much.

Metrolink

Using the Metrolink is another alternative to reach the airport. Metrolink trains take passengers to the airport from 37 different stations in the city. The traffic between the city center and the airport isn’t too bad usually, but in the off chance that it is, the Metrolink would take you to the airport without being caught in it. Using the Metrolink is ideal for passengers travelling on a budget.

Limousine

There are a large number of limousine rental companies available in the city to offer passengers more comfortable transportation options. One such company is Cardinal Limousine Service, which you can reach by calling (618) 337-8839. Each of the limousine services offers passengers a transportation opportunity full of privileges, with special drivers and more than extra legroom. Other services that you might call are for Kelly's Limousine Service, (618) 397-3510, and A-VIP Limo and Car Service (314) 576-5211, among others.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels provide guests with shuttle services to the airport. This can be a great way to get to the airport as these services are sometimes free, or at very suitable prices compared to other options. If you want to use a hotel shuttle service, you should get in touch with hotel staff at least a few hours before your departure time to get more information whether, and how, it’s possible. The hotel shuttle service should take you from your hotel directly to the terminal entrance directly.

Airport Information

There are many restaurants and shops in Louis-Lambert International Airport, which has many of the standard airport services such as passenger waiting rooms and paid telephones. Some of the restaurants and bars in the terminal include Brioche Doree, Beers of the World, Starbucks, Grounded in St. Louis, Mike Shannon's, and Dunkin 'Donuts. The airport also offers shops such as Airport Shoeshine, Spectacles, Hudson, Maxiga, and Tech on the Go. Almost all of these places are open until the early hours of the morning. There are vending machines that operate 24 hours a day. If you need to do some banking you can us the ATMs in the terminal.

From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, you can reach Columbus city center in approximately 10 minutes by taxi, charter service or rental car. There are also buses that run between the airport and the city center.

Taxi

You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. The taximeters start with 3 dollars and the fare increases 45 cents per mile. If you have to wait, you would have to pay extra 45 cents per minute. The taxi fare is calculated by adding a tax of 7.5% to total cost. The average cost of getting to the city center from the airport is 25 dollars.

Charter Service

There are 17 different charter bus companies at the airport and they can carry passengers on different routes at different times. If you prefer a more luxurious transport you can benefit from 15 different limousine / minivan charter services. You can find detailed information, also on fares, at the airport transfer center.

Car Rental

There are 8 different car rental companies operating at the airport. By booking in advance, you can complete your transactions and receive your vehicle without losing time at the check-in desk at the airport parking lot of the companies. It is possible to reach the city center within 10 minutes by following the I-670 W motorway with the car you rent.

Bus

It is possible to reach the city center by taking bus number 52 and 92 from the bus stops next to the taxis. Buses depart every 30 minutes and the ticket price is $ 2.75. You can get your ticket by credit card from the machines at the bus stops.