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Transportation to Airport from Austin City Center
Austin Bergstrom Intl. Airport
There are plenty of transportation options available to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from the city centre. If you prefer public transportation, the journey by bus is extremely economical.
You can reach the airport quickly and comfortably by taking a taxi or using the shuttle services. It is possible to return rental vehicles at the airport. Hiring a limousine is another viable alternative if you prefer a luxurious journey for the return trip. Don’t forget that you may also want to request assistance from your hotel, which may provide airport transportation services.
Taxi
The minimum cost of taking a taxi to the airport in Austin is 13.10 dollars. Most of the taxis accept up to four passengers, including children. You can also pay with your credit card in most taxis. It takes approximately 15 minutes to travel to the airport from the city centre.
Shuttle Service
You can reserve a seat with a shuttle service company that has working relations with the airport to secure a comfortable mode of transportation. The fares charged by shuttle service companies are similar to taxi fees.
Limousine
There are many companies involved in the limousine rental industry in the city of Austin. However, you should make a reservation beforehand. You can find the contact details of limousine companies online or ask for assistance from your hotel.
Car Rental
You can reach the airport with your rental car through the Texas State Highway 71 (TX-71E). The journey from the city centre to the airport takes around 15 minutes. You can drop off your rented vehicle at the ‘Car Rental Facility’ area, which is located behind the airport’ car park. You can reach the terminal building by using the pedestrian crossing.
Bus
It will take 30 minutes at most to get to the airport thanks to the Capital Metro buses that depart from the city centre. The airport buses are blue with a large yellow print which reads 'Airport Downtown'. Tickets cost only 1.75 dollars. Don’t forget that you can only pay the bus fare with a pass card or with the exact amount of change. The bus departs every half an hour and drops off passengers almost in front of the terminal entrance. In addition, there is also enough space for your luggage.
Airport Information
Austin-Bergstorm International Airport, located 5 miles southeast of the city centre, is a significantly important airport where at least 150 flights take off to 48 different destinations daily. The airport serves 10 million travellers annually.
A blend of local and international cuisines are available at the airport’s numerous restaurants. You can enjoy live music performances at the airport during the weekdays. It is possible to see many paintings, sculptures and exhibitions that that is a reflection on the airport’s architecture. The Wi-Fi at the airport is free of charge for 90 minutes.
Transportation to Bujumbura City Center from Airport
Melchior Ndadaye Intl. Airport
Bujumbura International Airport, located in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, is also the only international airport in the country. Local language and French are often spoken in the city. The number of English speakers is very low. For this reason, if you plan to stay in the city for a long time, you are recommended to learn some words in French or in local language that would help you in the daily life. After landing to Bujumbura International Airport, you can travel to the center by taking one of the taxis located just outside the terminal. Taxis are usually easily found in front of the terminal. If there are no taxis, you can ask for support from the information desk at the airport, rent a car from the terminal, or use a shuttle to get to the center.
Taxi
It is generally not difficult to find a taxi in Bujumbura International Airport. After landing to the airport, you can get out of the terminal and take one of the Bujumbura taxis waiting in front of the terminal. Traveling to the center by taxi takes only a few minutes and the amount you need to pay would be equal to around 20 American dollars in local currency. If you need to travel to farther destinations within and around the city, the fare would be more than this based on the distance. If you are going to a destination far away from the airport and want to know in advance how much you would pay, you can talk to the taxi driver and try to negotiate at a certain price.
Car Rental
There are also alternatives in and around Bujumbura International Airport for those passengers who would like to rent a car. The complicated traffic in the city is a fact that you need to consider if you opt for renting a car. Driving in the city is usually very difficult and complicated as people usually do not follow the traffic rules. However, if you still go for renting a car, you can increase your chance to find a car as soon as you land at the airport by booking online in advance. You can follow the signs showing the Bujumbura city center after exiting the airport and be in the city center just in a few minutes. The difficulty of finding a car park in the city center is also another negative side of renting a car. You need to make sure to find a safe place to park your car in the crowded and complex environment of the city.
Tuk-tuk
Small vehicles that have space only for the driver and one or two passengers are known as tuk-tuk and are frequently used in the city. You can find a tuk-tuk near the airport and come to the city center with these means of transportation. Tuk-tuk fares may be a bit more affordable compared to the taxis, but they do not offer a wide space or baggage to carry your suitcases. Tuk-tuk stands out as an alternative which you can use especially when you need to get to a place in the city from another quickly.
Private Shuttles
Another fast and practical means of transportation to get to the center from Bujumbura international airport is the private shuttles which are usually used by foreign tourists visiting the city. While you can find offices of private shuttle companies at the airport, it is also possible to book online in advance. With the private shuttles you can reach wherever you want in the city after leaving the airport. The fares of the private shuttles that carry passengers to the center from the airport vary according to factors like the season of the journey, number of the passengers and the distance travelled.
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