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Transportation to Airport from Nashville City Center
Nashville Intl. Airport
There are many alternative transportation methods to reach Nashville International Airport from the city centre. If you decided to use public transportation, you can use buses to keep transportation costs to a minimum. You can also reach the airport in short time by renting a vehicle, using a taxi, minivan and limousine. Do not forget that some hotels offer airport shuttle services.
Taxi
In Nashville, taxis have a fixed start fee of 7 dollars and 2.1 dollars is added per mile to the fare. Keep in mind that a taxi fare from the city centre to the airport costs 25 dollars on average. You can reach the airport in approximately 15 minutes.
Car Rental
You can choose from a number of local and international car rental agencies located in the city centre. To reach the airport with your hired vehicle in approximately 15 minutes, drive through Interstate 40 East (I-40 E) and follow the directions. You can return your hired vehicle to the ‘Rental Car Facility’, which is located next to the short-term parking area. You can walk to the terminal building from there within a few minutes.
Bus
You can reach the airport from the city centre with bus route 18. This journey will take approximately 30 minutes in normal traffic conditions. A one-way ticket costs 2.5 dollars.
Shuttle Service
There are many companies that provide shuttle services to the airport. The vehicles that are used to transport passengers vary in size and ‘comfort levels’. Several of these companies provide a door-to-door shuttle service. You can find the contact details of private shuttle service providers, which also pick-up passengers from the outskirts of the city, online. You can ask your hotel to make a reservation on your behalf.
Limousine
Come to an agreement with a limousine company for a luxurious and comfortable trip. Minivans are also an option among the fleet of vehicles limousine companies offer; these are less expensive but very comfortable options.
Hotel Shuttle Service
There are close to 40 hotels and motels that offer shuttle services to escort their guests to the airport. Do not forget that airport transfer services by hotels can come at a cost, and that you may need to make a reservation in advance.
Airport Information
Nashville International Airport is located 9 miles south-east of the city centre, and is an airport that has embraced all forms of art. The airport, throughout the year, hosts live music events, art exhibitions, and galleries. There are 26 restaurants and bistros and 22 stores inside the airport. You can also take advantage of the free Wi-Fi service. For those on the lookout for comfort and entertainment, there are two lounges, a massage salon, and a hairdresser inside the airport.
Transportation to Nouakchott City Center from Airport
Nouakchott Oumtounsy Intl. Airport
Nouakchott is the capital of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. City is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast of this northwest African country neighboring Senegal, Mali and Algeria. Pescheus Beach is not only the most beautiful beach of Nouakchott but also the country. Fishing, iron mining and date palm production are the most important commercial activities in the city.
Safari tourism is also common in the city and it is one of the greatest pleasures of the visitors. Asphalt roads are not common in Nouakchott, which is a desert town. There is also a train route which is used mainly for intercity and commercial transportation. Public transport is provided by small, crowded and old minibuses or by buses, but it is not highly recommended for the tourists because of security reasons.
You can find a taxi in the city center. There is no taximeter in the taxi, so you should agree on the place and the fare before starting your trip. You can bargain. You should ask for a taxi from your hotel or from someone you know, if possible, in order not to be misled about both your safety and the fare.
Car rental is the most preferred transportation method for tourists in Nouakchott. By renting a car you can both go to the city easily and do safari tour. Since most of the roads are not paved, even if you do not enter the desert, you have to pass through the dune roads. For this reason, 4x4 style vehicles are the most preferred. It is recommended that you choose an international car rental company instead of local companies. You may encounter stolen cars with European plates at local companies and you may have problems later. You should remember that if you rent a car you will often encounter police control and asked a lot of questions.
Speaking French would help you in the city. However, if you have an information form that you have prepared beforehand, you can get over these checks easier. This form, which you can find on the internet or you can prepare yourself, should include passport information, visa information and information about the car that you use. The car rental company can help you with this; preparing multiple forms in French or local language would facilitate the process.
Nouakchott International Airport is just 4 kilometers from the city center. There is no public transport service from the airport to the city center. However, you can reach the city center quickly and easily by taxi or renting a car.
Taxi
If you do not intend to rent a car and you do not have someone to pick you up from the airport, you can get to the city center by taxi. You should remember that there are no taximeters in the taxis and that you will have to negotiate the fare in advance. By taxi you can reach the city center from the airport in only 10 minutes.
Car Rental
Renting a car is very common in Nouakchott, because public transport is not a preferred means of transportation by tourists and there are no taximeters in taxis. You can rent a car at the airport. However, it is recommended that you do this on the internet with an international company before coming to town.
Approximately 3.5 kilometers after taking the N1 road at the airport exit, you will encounter a turn. Here you should take the N3 road at the west direction of the turn and follow the city center sign. After about 400 meters you can reach the city center. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
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