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There are many alternatives to going to Colorado Springs Airport from the city center. You can rent cars or limousines. Transportation with taxi is also very easy. Please note that some hotels provide shuttle services to the airport. If you prefer a lower-cost transportation option, you can benefit from airport shuttle service.

Car Rental

You can easily find a car rental company in the city center. Having a deal to deliver the car at the airport would have facilitated your return journey. To get to the airport from the city center, take the I-25 motorway and connect to E. Proby Pkwy Street. You can easily reach the airport by going east. The trip normally takes about 20 minutes on average.

Taxi

You can always find a taxi in Colorado Springs. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the airport by taxi and the cost is around 25-40 dollars.

Shuttle Bus and Minivan

You can reach the airport in less than half an hour by shuttle buses of Grayline and Ramblin Express, which provide airport transportation services. Seven different companies also provide this service with minivans. You can ask your hotel to arrange a suitable company for you or give you contact information.

Limousine

If you want to end your trip with a magnificent vehicle, you can reach the airport easily by reserving a limousine from the rental companies.

Hotel Services

Eleven hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service to their customers. The distance from the hotel to the airport varies between 10 minutes and 30 minutes. You can make use of this service by booking in advance with your hotel.

Airport Information

Colorado Springs Airport, 6 miles south-east of the city center, has regular flights to several destinations in the United States, including Seattle, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas. While you are waiting for your flight, you can eat something at the airport, sip a cup of coffee, go for a little shopping tour and even have a massage. You can see interesting works of art at different points of the airport. There is also a free Wi-Fi network throughout the airport.

Passengers who wish to travel in direction to the Colorado Springs Airport from the city centre, which is not far from the airport, may choose from alternatives fitting for different needs and budgets such as buses, limousines, taxis, Lyft vehicles, ski resort shuttles or rental cars. Taxis are one of the most convenient ways to travel to airport from the city centre. If you do not prefer taxis or wish to make a more affordable journey, you can take the buses that depart from city centre and goes directly to the airport, you can rent a limousine for a luxurious and comfortable journey, you can use shuttle services which are usually favoured by crowded groups or you can rent a car to the airport. You can also use the ski resort shuttles which are available on certain periods and hours if you need to travel to the airport from the ski resorts nearby.

Buses

You can travel to the Colorado Springs Airport terminal from various locations in the city centre by taking the Gray Line or Ramblin Express buses. Buses are one of the most affordable alternatives to get to the airport and even though they are not as fast as taxis or rental cars, they still provide a fast way to travel. But remember that first you need to go to the bus stops in the city centre in order to take the buses traveling in direction to the airport. You can walk to the bus stops if you are close or may take taxi to the bus stops then transfer to the buses going in direction to the Colorado Springs Airport.

Limousines

Many limousine rental companies located in the city centre or around the airport provide the most luxurious way to get to the Colorado Springs Airport. Limousines, driven by chauffeurs, pick you up from wherever you wish in the city centre and bring you to the airport terminals after a fast and pleasant journey. Limousines may cost more than the other alternatives, but considering the luxury and comfort these vehicles offer, you can be at the airport after a most exclusive journey.

Shuttles

Many shuttle companies in the Colorado Springs city centre such as A Ride In Luxury, Colorado Springs Shuttle, Range Shuttle, Gray Line, Ramblin Express and Rocky Mountain Ride provide passengers a fast and affordable way to travel to the airport. Shuttles are quite favourable for passengers who wish to travel in a crowded group. You can make reservation for the shuttles by phone or on the internet and take them from specified locations in the city centre or  from wherever you are in the city, by informing your address in advance. You can still use shuttle services if you need to travel to the airport from a distant location to the city centre but in this case you may need to pay additional fees.

Hotel Shuttles

Some of the hotels in the city centre offer free or low-cost shuttle services to the airport from the city centre. You can get information of  your hotel’s shuttle service by contacting them before your departure. Hotel shuttles, just like taxis or private cars, provide passengers the opportunity to carry their luggages easily. The biggest advantage of the hotel shuttles is that they take their passengers to the airport terminals without needing to transfer to another vehicle.

Ski Resort Shuttles

You can travel to airport from the ski resorts around the city by using the Colorado Springs Shuttle or Rocky Mountain Ride shuttle services  throughout the season. You can get information about the daily shuttle services and make reservation if necessary by calling (719) 687-3456 or (877) 587-3456 in advance.

Taxis

Taxis, which can be found anywhere in the city centre, are one of the most convenient ways to travel to the Colorado Springs Airport. There are different taxi companies in the city but the services they offer and the taxi fares are usually similar. You can call a taxi to your location by calling (719) 888-9000 for Pikes Peak Cab LLC.

You can also contact the other taxi companies such as Springs Cab or Yellow Cab in Colorado Springs or hail a taxi on the streets or ask your hotel to find you one. Drivers demand what is on the taximeter for the fare, however,  by talking to the driver in advance you can offer paying a fixed fare. You can also consider sharing the taxi with other passengers traveling to the airport from your hotel and pay less if you do not have too many luggages.

Lyft

You can travel to the Colorado Springs Airport both comfortable and affordable by using Lyft, a carsharing service application used in many cities in the world. To call a Lyft vehicle you must first download the application on your mobile phone. If your vehicle does not show up for a while you can contact the driver to get information or search for another one.

Rent-a-car

You have a lot of options  if you wish to rent a car in Colorado Springs or vicinity. There are many companies to choose from such as AVIS, Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar or Alamo. You can rent a car in the city centre and when you get to the terminals, you can notify the rental office and deliver your car to the company at the airport entrance. Renting a car is a great way to see the natural and historical beauties around the city and then travel to the airport. But if you are going to stay in the city for one or two days, you may prefer buses, taxis or carsharing services for a more affordable journey.

Airport Information

Colorado Springs Airport offers many possibilities to its visitors for a comfortable and pleasant trip. Passengers may shop while waiting for their  flight at the large lounges  or spend time by trying Colorado Springs cuisine at the airport. If you wish to learn about the history or day-to-day operations of the airport, you can join one of the guided tours held for visitors.

You can use free wireless internet access at the airport terminal if you need to connect to internet on your phone or computer.

You can try and enjoy different tastes of the country and the world at places open from early morning hours till the evening  such as Novo Coffee, Mountain Vista Grille & Bar, Pikes Perk, Bristol Brewing Company, Quiznos, Pizza Hut Express or Jet Box Market.

If you wish to buy Colorado Springs themed souvenirs, books, magazines or newspapers  you can shop at the stores such as The Springs Marketplace, CNBC Store or The Peaks Travelmart. Airport’s 5000 vehicle capacity parking lot provides passengers the opportunity of easy parking. You can leave your car at the parking lot for a few hours or for a day, and if you need to make a long term parking you can contact the parking lot staff for subscription options.

If you want to travel by public transportation in Tampa, you can prefer bus. One-way bus ride costs 2 dollars. If you want, you can also buy daily or weekly tickets according to the duration of your stay to make your transportation more economical. Daily ticket price is 16 dollars. Renting a car is a frequently preferred option to discover the city. You can easily find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. By renting an affordable car, you can see the surrounding cities as well as you can go to the beaches comfortably.

The traffic is very safe and steady all across Tampa and you will not have any difficulty. However, you should keep in mind that you need to have an international driver's license to rent a car. The taxi service is also widely used in urban transportation. You can easily get a taxi. All taxis have a taximeter and taxi fares are fixed.

Clearwater International Airport is located only 15 kilometers away. Lakeland Airport, which serves only for domestic flights, is 51 kilometers away and Sarasota Airport is 64 kilometers away. Orlando International Airport is 129 km away for the transfers in exceptional situations. There are 5 different transportation options to reach the city center from Tampa International Airport.

If you prefer public transportation, you can take the municipal buses. Airport shuttle services are a bit more costly but a more comfortable alternative. Taxi service is available for those who want a more private and comfortable transportation option. If you want to maximize your comfort, you can rent a car from car rental companies. The last alternative is the airport shuttle services provided by the hotels.

Bus

You can find the bus stops at the west point of the red luggage delivery area of the airport. You can get to the city center by the bus number 15. Bus ticket price is 2 dollars.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi ranks right at the exit of the luggage delivery area. Two different taxi companies - Yellow Cab and United Cab – provide taxi service at the airport. Both companies apply the same price tariff. Taxi initial fare is 2.5 dollars and you need to pay 2.4 dollars per mile.

The minimum amount you will pay for transportation from the airport to anywhere is 15 dollars regardless of distance.  Taxi transportation from Tampa International Airport to the city center or the marina costs about 25 dollars.

Rent a car

You can see the offices of 8 different car rental companies on the opposite road of Tampa International Airport. These companies also have their service points at the end of the luggage delivery area. You can also rent a car online before your flight if you want. In this case, your car will be ready for your arrival time and you won't waste your time.

Airport Shuttle Services

Airport shuttle regularly run at certain times and follows a standard route. There are specially prepared air-conditioned waiting areas for passengers so that you can comfortably wait for the departure time of the shuttles. Shuttle service charge includes up to 3 pieces of luggage. You may be charged extra for more luggages.

The route of shuttle service mostly passes through the hotels and the service charge is based on the distance covered. Prices range from 25$ to 90$, but transportation to the city center costs about 25 or 35 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels in Tampa have their own shuttle services. Before making your reservation, you should contact your hotel in advance to make sure that this service is available or not.

The difference of this service, which is a little more costly compared to taxi, is that the shuttle is ready for you when you take your luggage and it takes you directly to your hotel. You should contact your hotel and make a reservation in advance in order to benefit from this service. You should remember that you will be asked some information such as how many passengers will benefit from this service and your flight's arrival time.

You can easily reach Tampa International Airport from the city centre by taxi or by bus. There are airport shuttle buses available and some hotels can arrange it for you in advance. If you rented a car during your trip, it is also possible to reach the airport with this vehicle.

Bus

Bus route 15 transports passengers from the city centre to the airport in a short time. A one-way ticket costs 2 dollars.

Taxi

Taxis are quite easy to come by in Tampa. You can comfortably find one in the city centre, and reach the airport for an average cost of 25 dollars. Be confident about the amount you will pay as all taxis are equipped with taximeters. You can speak to hotel staff to pre-arrange a taxi for you.

Car Rental

There are a lot of car rental agencies in Tampa city centre and for a more comfortable trip, including your journeys to and from the airport, you can hire a vehicle that is suitable to your budget. You can rent a car online, or you can ask for assistance from your hotel. International travellers must have a valid foreign driver’s license and an international driving permit. You must always carry these documents if you wish to drive a car or ride a motorbike in Tampa.

Airport Shuttle Service

Airport shuttle services are modern and comfortable buses with air-conditioning systems, which operate on a specific route and have certain departure times. It is recommended that you check the closest shuttle station near you, and the shuttle departure times in advance. You may also ask for assistance from your hotel representative. You will have to pay an additional fee per baggage beyond the limit of 3 baggages per passenger. The prices for the shuttle bus services are based on distance travelled. Airport shuttle services from the city centre to the airport is approximately 25 to 35 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many hotels in Tampa provide airport shuttle services. Contact your hotel beforehand to confirm whether they provide this service, and book in advance if they do so.

Airport Information

Tampa International Airport was called the Drew Field Military Airport prior to the 1960s and used for military flights only. It underwent major changes since and began commercial flights. During the Second World War, the airport had undertaken important duties. Nowadays, Tampa International Airport is a modern, large airport located about 6 miles west from Downtown Tampa. Serious air traffic is encountered during the tourism season as it is often used as a transit hub. More than 100 flights a day take off from the airport.  There are many bars, restaurants and cafes located at different points of the airport that appeal to different tastes. You can also find many souvenir shops, accessory shops, clothing stores, cosmetics shops and duty-free shops inside the airport. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the airport building.