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Transportation to Airport from New Orleans City Center
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport
You can either use taxis, shuttle services, or public buses to reach Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from the city centre. It is also possible to hire a car or limousine. In addition, some hotels in the city offer airport shuttle services to its guests.
Taxi
You can find a taxi to drive you to the airport 24 hours a day, which costs on average 30 to 40 dollars. You can pay both in cash and with a credit card.
Shuttle Service
Airport shuttle service companies pick up travellers from their hotels or designated places in the city centre. If you would like to use the shuttle service on your way back, you can buy a return ticket when you land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
A one-way ticket is sold for 24 dollars while a return ticket costs 44 dollars. Travellers are allowed to take up to 3 bags with them for free. If you have not made the adjustments beforehand, your hotel can provide you with the contact information, route, and the schedule.
Car Rental
You will see many car rental companies in New Orleans city centre. Your hotel can provide you with the contact details of car rental companies. If planning to reach the airport with your rented vehicle, you need to take the Interstate 10 W (I-10 W) highway. The journey from the city centre to the airport in normal traffic conditions take approximately 20 minutes.
Bus
If you prefer to use public transportation to get to the airport, you can take the bus route 202 from the city centre. It takes around 40 minutes, and a ticket costs 1.5 dollars.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Some hotels in New Orleans offers shuttle service to its guests. It is a very practical alternative for those who do not want to worry about how they are going to reach the airport. However, it is a little costlier when compared to a taxi. You should find out whether your hotel provides shuttle services, and make need to book a seat in advance.
Limousine
You can arrange an extremely luxurious and comfortable ride from your hotel to the airport with the A-Airport Limousine company located at the airport. The prices start from 58 dollars for 2 people and increase up to 118 dollars for 8 people.
Airport Information
New Orleans International Airport, which was named after the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong, is located 11 miles west of the city centre. You can eat, drink, or shop at the airport. Apart from basic facilities like the post office, Bureau de Change (currency exchange) offices, a child care room, and ATMs, there are two lounges and duty free shops also available at the airport. Additionally, free Wi-Fi is available across the airport.
Transportation to Porto Alegre City Center from Airport
Salgado Filho Porto Alegre Intl. Airport
One of the fastest and most practical transportation vehicles that you can use for reaching the city center from Salgado Filho Airport which is located near the Brazilian state of Porto Alegre is taxi. Furthermore, the cost of travelling to the city center from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport, which is only 10 kilometers away from the city center, is very low. You can also benefit from other transportation alternatives like metro which is among the fast and budget-friendly alternatives that you can use for reaching the center. After reaching Porto Alegre city center by metro, you can continue your travel by getting on a bus going to different regions of the city. The buses departing from the airport are among the means of public transportation that you can use for travelling to the city center. However, you should keep in mind that bus is a slower alternative compared to taxi and metro.
Metro
By using the metro, you can come to the city center from Salgado Filho Airport which connects Porto Alegre to many different regions of the world. Thanks to the metro connection in the airport terminal, you can travel to the city as soon as you have landed at the airport. You can have a fast travel if you choose this option. Metro carries passengers to the center of Porto Alegre in a short time. However, if you have much luggage, this transportation alternative may not be ideal one for you. Instead, you can prefer getting on a taxi for a more comfortable travel.
Bus
The bus routes T5, T11 and B09 departing from the bus stops located in front of Salgado Filho Airport carry passengers to the center of the city for an affordable cost just like metro. However, these transportation vehicles are not as advantageous as other options like metro and taxi in terms of providing a fast travel. If you do not have much time to come to the city center and you need to hurry up, choosing getting on a taxi or using the metro rather than a bus will make you save more time.
Car Rental
The car rental companies offering service at Salgado Filho Airport offer a comfortable and fast transportation to the passengers who want to reach the center of Porto Alegre. Car rental is a more comfortable option compared to bus, metro and taxi. It is very comfortable and easy to reach the center of Porto Alegre in about 8-10 minutes by renting a car. However, this option is generally preferred by the passengers who want to reach the nearby cities or settlements rather than the center of Porto Alegre. Since most of the places that you can visit in the city are close to each other, using a taxi or a means of public transportation can be a more ideal option rather than renting a car.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in front of Terminal 1 and 2 after landing at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport. Since the distance between the airport and city center is only 10 kilometers, travelling to your destination by taxi is among the budget-friendly transportation alternatives. If you need to travel to different cities located near Porto Alegre or the nearby settlements, you can talk to the driver and agree on the fare before getting on the taxi. In this way, if you find the fare high, you can choose another transportation option like metro or bus which are the means of public transportation offering service at the airport. However, these vehicles may not be as comfortable as taxis. For this reason, choose your vehicle depending on your needs, budget and expectations.
Private Shuttle
You can prefer travelling to Porto Alegre city center by a private shuttle although it is not a faster and more economic transportation option than taxi. One of the advantages of these shuttles is that they can carry up to 10 passengers. In this way, you can easily and comfortably travel to your destination with your group or friends. You can directly travel to the city center or a nearby place by benefitting from this option.
Hotel Shuttle
Travelling to the center by using the shuttles provided by some hotels in Porto Alegre is among the fastest and most budget-friendly options. If your hotel offers this service for free for its guests, you can travel to the center of Porto Alegre without paying any amount. Remember that some hotels may demand an additional amount for this service. You can get information about this service by contacting your hotel in advance.
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