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McCarran International Airport is located about 10 km from downtown Las Vegas. The airport is the main commercial airport serving the city. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. Renting a car is a comfortable method of transportation to get to the airport, and to get around the city during your trip. There are several rental car companies located in the city and you can easily book a rental car online. Those who don’t want to drive in traffic can choose to take a taxi to the airport. Those who want a more affordable option can choose to take a bus to the airport.  

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible throughout the city and from the hotels. All major hotels in Las Vegas have a taxi stand right outside the entrance.

Bus

Taking the bus is another transportation option to get to the airport from the city center. Buses 108 and 109 provide transportation to McCarran International Airport from various parts of the city. These buses to the airport take about 1 hour. Bus route 109 runs every 20 minutes and bus route 108 runs every 30 minutes. Buses provide direct access to McCarran International Airport.

Rental Car

Another convenient method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center is by rental car. Renting a car is also convenient in terms of getting around in the city during your stay. The airport is easily accessible by road, so renting a car to get to the airport is relatively easy. You can return your vehicle at the Rental Car Return Center at the airport. There are shuttle buses the provide transportation to the terminals from the Rental Car Return Center. Renting a car is a more expensive alternative compared to taking a taxi or a bus.

Airport Information

Located 10 km from downtown Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport is the main commercial airport serving the city. The airport has 2 passenger terminals that offer a rich variety of services, restaurants, shops and things to do. In addition to basic passenger needs such as restaurants, stores, ATMs, changing rooms, a health center, and postal services, the airport also features children’s play areas, art installations, an Aviation Museum, and gaming machines for passengers who are over the age of 21. The airport also features walking paths throughout the terminals to encourage health and fitness. The Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum is located at Terminal 1 and is dedicated to the history of aviation in Southern Nevada.

McCarran International Airport contains a large number of stores where you can go shopping and restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink before your flight or after you land. Stores where you can go shopping include Alex and Ani, Bose, Coach and Flip Flop Shops. Venues where you can enjoy something to eat or drink include Auntie Anne’s, Barneys Lounge, Cinnabon and Pretzel Maker. 

Addis Ababa, which is connected to Kenya, Somalia and Sudan by highways, connected to Djibouti, one of the important trade centers of Africa, by railways and has an international airport, is both a transfer point and an important trade center for the country. In the country where animal husbandry and agriculture are widespread and light industry is developed, the most important product of the city is coffee. The city is also an important education center thanks to the universities and colleges it hosts.

In the city, there are many coffee shops where you can drink and buy coffee. In Addis Ababa, urban transportation is provided with buses, minibuses and taxis. Public transportation isn’t very developed. Ticket prices of these means are affordable. However, bus routes don’t operate at regular intervals and there may sometimes be delays.

Blue - white colored minibuses that you can use as an alternative to buses are faster than buses and carry passengers with more affordable fares. The fare is about 1.5 Birr, which is less than 50 cents, depending on your destination. Minibuses that start operating at early hours in the morning generally offer service until 09:00 pm. You can also get on a taxi for your transportation in the city. It is not always easy to find a taxi here. You can find a taxi more easily in central parts of the city and in front of big hotels.

The vehicles used as taxi are generally old model automobiles. Despite of this, it can be said that taxis are the most comfortable means of transportation in Addis Ababa. However, before getting on a taxi you should agree on the fare and definitely bargain with the driver. If you are thinking of renting a car and having a comfortable means of transportation during your visit, you should be careful about the traffic. You should remember that there are no traffic lights on many roads and roundabouts and this situation negatively affects traffic flow. In addition, you can have trouble in buying gas. There can be long queues at gasoline stations. On the other hand, there is no problem about parking in the city and average parking fee is 0.50 Birr. Although there is a railway system in the city, trains are not a part of urban transportation.

Bole International Airport is located 6 km south of the city center on Bole Road. To get to the city center from the airport you can use minibuses as the means of public transportation or you can also choose to take a taxi. Renting a car is another alternative for your travel to the city center although it is generally not recommended due to traffic problems. If you are going to stay at a hotel, airport shuttle services offered by some hotel are one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.

Minibus

If you are thinking of getting to the city center by using a means of public transportation, you can get on the minibuses departing from Bole Dild minibus stops located in front of the overpass found right across the terminal exit. Minibuses offer service from 06:00 am to 08:00 pm.

The fares are cheaper than taxis and vary according to your destination. The fares are 5 Birr on average. You should remember that tourists may be charged higher amounts. You can learn the amount you need to pay by talking to other passengers before getting on any minibus. You need to pay an additional amount for your baggage.

Hotel Shuttle

In addition to small hotels, accommodation centers of certain chain hotels like Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton are also located in the city center. Some hotels offer airport shuttle service. If you don’t prefer public transportation and don’t want to bargain with taxi drivers about the fare, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle service which will pick you up in front of the baggage claim area and leave you just in front of your hotel. To benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel in advance and agree on the price, make a reservation and give the necessary information such as the number of passengers and baggage.

Taxi

There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the city center from the airport. At airport taxi stand, Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares and offer private services. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you or get in contact with the taxi desk located in the arriving passenger terminal. Tariffs are offered according to your destination. There is no taximeter in these taxis, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the city center in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can get on at the exit of the airport. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr.

These taxis are managed by individuals. These taxis, which are larger than a standard automobile, operate just like a small bus. They have a standard route, pick up passengers from certain points and drop them off at certain points. There is no taximeter in blue-white taxis and the fares of the stops are predetermined. In addition, you shouldn’t forget that you may need to bargain on the fare.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. Since some roads have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. In order to reach the city center with the car you have rented, you should drive northwestward after leaving the airport. The road is about 6 kilometers.