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| Popular Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 17 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 8678 Miles |
Transportation to Airport from Maputo City Center
Maputo Intl. Airport
The airport in the capital city of Maputo, one of Mozambique's most visited cities, is located about 5 kilometers from the city center. When you need to come to the airport from the center, you can use the taxis that you can find in Maputo streets without much effort. Taxi fares are generally low due to the close proximity. Moreover, the taxis are the safest vehicles you can travel with in the direction of Maputo International Airport. If you rented a car to travel around the center, you can still use your rental car to come to Maputo International Airport. At the airport there are some offices of international rental companies. If your company you rented from does not have an office at the airport, you can still get in touch with company for the option to leave your car at the airport. The city does not offer a lot of options for visitors to get to the airport, but if your hotel offers a shuttle service, you can book these services and consider coming to the airport free of charge or based on a small fee.
Car Rental
Maputo hosts offices of international car rental companies’ such as Sixt and Enterprise. You can book your car online beforehand in order to rent your car smoothly from here. If you prefer to rent a car with the Enterprise, you can call +258 (21) 497338 to get your car ready and come directly to the rental office. Another option for renting a car in the city is to book in advance from the internet. You can pick up your car this way without any problems, which can be experienced especially during high seasons. If you would like to rent your car through Sixt, you can contact + 258-214-65250 and you can book your car with the features you want. It is possible to rent a vehicle for both short and long term in accordance with your needs in the city. You can rent your car from the offices in the center on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and you can leave the car in front of the airport terminal by informing the company you are delivering.
Taxi
Getting to the airport by finding a taxi in the city is one of the easiest alternative transportation options on this route. The taxi service is available 24 hours a day in the city and it offers passengers the opportunity to travel without time constraints. Taxi fares can be a bit high for passengers from distant locations, but they do not raise much because of the short distance from the city center to the airport. If you need to come to Maputo International Airport from a remote place, you can negotiate a bit with the taxi driver in advance or travel at a fixed fare.
Airport Information
Maputo International Airport, which provides connection of Mozambique's capital, Maputo, to the different points in Africa, Europe and Asia, offers all standard services such as passenger waiting rooms and lost goods agency. At the airport, passengers also served by buffets and restaurants where you can get food and drinks that may be needed in the last minute. At the domestic and international terminals, you can taste delicious food and drinks from the country and from Africa and Europe. There is also a pizzeria at the airport terminal for pizza lovers. You can rent your car from the car rental offices located at and near the airport or you can travel to the center and other places with taxis waiting in front of the terminal.
Transportation to Detroit City Center from Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, also referred to as Detroit Metro Airport, connects the city of Detroit with the rest of the country and the world. One of the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport, which is located 32 km away, is by taxi.
Getting to the city center from the airport usually takes about 40 to 50 minutes; the total travel time will vary depending on which method of transportation you use and the traffic conditions.
Taxis are among the most comfortable and popular transportation alternatives in the city. However, the fact that the airport is located far from the city center makes the total fare quite expensive. Renting a car is one of the most frequently preferred means of transportation by visitors to the city. The cost of renting a car in Detroit is very reasonable. The city and its surroundings are easy to navigate by car, which is one of the main reasons why renting a car is a widely preferred method of transportation.
There are various international rental car companies located at the airport, such as AVIS, Hertz, and Budget, making renting a car in the city easy and practical. It is no surprise that public transportation in Detroit is not widely used and is not very well developed since the city is known as the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The nearest train station in the city is located 19 km from the airport. You can get to the station by taxi or car and then take a train to other cities around Detroit.
Detroit Metro Airport offers passenger services out of two terminals, the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. There are shuttle services that provide transportation between terminals every 10 minutes. There are many well known restaurants and cafes at the airport, like TGI Fridays and Starbucks, as well as a rich variety of venues offering delicious dishes from international cuisine, especially American cuisine and Far East cuisine.
The airport also contains currency exchange services and ATMs to meet your monetary needs, cafes, restaurants, bars, bookstores, and duty free stores where you can go shopping for a great variety of affordable products.
Bus
Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport. Buses depart from in front of both terminals and provide transportation to the city center. Bus services depart from the Ground Transportation Center at both the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city center from the airport by bus.
Rental Car
Renting a car in Detroit, one of the most important automobile centers in the United States, is a very popular choice among visitors. There are many rental car companies that you can choose from, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Each company is located at the rental car campus. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the rental car campus and the Ground Transportation Center at each terminal.
If you are planning on renting a car in the city then we recommend booking your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. This way your car will be ready for you when you land at Detroit Metro Airport.
Taxis and Luxury Sedans
Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit at Detroit Metro Airport and they offer both classic taxi services as well as luxury sedan services. Taxi service in the city is provided by Metro Cab and luxury sedans are provided by Metro Cars. The fares for both options are quite reasonable. However, these services are still more expensive than public transportation alternatives such as buses. You can access both vehicle options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the Ground Transportation Center at both terminals. Taxis can be an expensive alternative if you are traveling alone. However, if you are traveling in a group or with your family then taxis are among the most comfortable and fastest transportation alternatives in Detroit.
Private Transfer
Another way to get to the city center is by private transfer. There are various companies in Detroit that offer private transfer services. The fees for these services vary according to the service company you use and the distance traveled. However, in general private transfer services are cheaper than taxi services but more expensive than bus services. Private transfer services are usually preferred by large tour groups or corporate employees traveling on business. If you want to use a private transfer service to get to the city center then you have to make a reservation in advance before you land at the airport.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttle services are not a very common or preferred transportation alternative in Detroit, however they are available as a method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttle service fees are not too high. Moreover, some hotels offer these services free of charge to their guests. If you want use this service we recommend contacting the hotel you are staying at in advance to give them information about your flight arrival time and to make a reservation.
Car
You can easily get to the city center from the airport by car. Driving to the city center is among one of the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and parking lots that offer both short-term parking and long-term parking. Parking fees at the airport are reasonable. Detroit Metro Airport also has charging stations to charge electric vehicles.
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