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About Birmingham
Birmingham is located in the Alabama state of the United States, and is considered one of the most important and developed centers in the state. Birmingham, an advanced industrial city, was named after the city of the same name in the United Kingdom. Since industrial enterprises have a significant place in the economy of the city, it is also called as the “Pittsburg of the South”. Birmingham is also home to the headquarters of a large number of international companies. Historic buildings like Paul Cathedral are among the structures that have attracted the attention of tourists. For those who want to see different works of art while traveling, Birmingham Art Museum is one of the must-visit places in the city. In Birmingham, where continental climate is generally dominant, summers are warm and the winters are chilly and rainy. If you prefer to visit the city during the summer or spring, you can explore the surroundings easily.
Transportation to Birmingham City Center from Airport
Shuttlesworth Intl. - Municipal - Birmingham Intl. Airport
Birmingham International Airport, about 5 miles from Birmingham, is also one of the busiest and most developed airports in Alabama. Shuttles and limousines are among the most frequently used vehicles to get to the center of Birmingham city from the airport also known as Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport. As an alternative to these vehicles that serve on a door-to-door basis, you have the chance to get to the center in a short time by taking a taxi or renting a car.
Shuttle and Limousine
Shuttles and limousines taking passengers from Birmingham Airport to the place they desire are working only with reservation system. If you wish to make use of these vehicles, you can contact Birmingham Door to Door at (205) 591-5550 before arriving in the city, or call (205) 702-4566 for eShuttle or (205) 980-1083 for Meteors Shuttle.
If you want to rent a limousine, you can contact Prestige Limo and Sedan Service by contacting the call center at (205) 333-9879 before you arrive Birmingham Airport.
Taxi
Waiting outside the baggage delivery area at Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport, taxis are one of the easiest and most practical ways to get to the city center from the airport. Each of the different taxi companies such as American Cab, Yellow Cab, Birmingham Cab Company and Hill Cab Company quickly brings you to the door of your hotel in the city center or other places you want to go. You may have an idea about average fare by talking to drivers before taking a taxi.
Car Rental
It is also very easy to get to the center from the airport by renting a car in Birmingham. In order to do this, you can go to the desks of the rental offices located in the terminal after your plane lands or you can reserve your car on the internet to get your business guaranteed.
You can call 1-800-327-9633 to rent a car from the Alamo that has an office at the airport. You can contact Budget at 1-800-527-0700, Avis at 1-800-230-4898. As an alternative to all these car rental companies in Birmingham Airport, offices of companies such as Dollar, Hertz, Payless, National, Enterprise and Thrifty are also waiting for those who want to travel with a rental car in Birmingham.
Private Vehicle
If you are traveling by private vehicle from the airport to Birmingham's center, you can be in the center of the city shortly following the city center signs. There are also waiting areas in the airport parking lot for the passengers who prefer their own vehicle for city transportation.
