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Getting to the City Center from Albany Intl. Airport

Passengers arriving at Albany International Airport have access to the city's center with taxis, luxury limousines, rental cars, buses and hotel shuttles. Trips from the airport to the city center do not usually last very long, but depending on the intensity of the traffic, this can sometimes take a while. You can travel to the city center by taking one of the taxis located in front of the airport or take advantage of a convenient car rental option by contacting the car rental offices located inside the terminal.

Taxi

Capitaland Taxi vehicles, which serve passengers at the airport, deliver passengers from airport to city center in a short time with fast, safe and comfortable vehicles. Taxi prices are determined by the taximeter system as it is in most other cities and when you arrive at the destination you need to tip the taxi driver along with the fare shown in the taximeter. All of the airport taxis are accepting credit card. In this case, if you have a credit card valid in the country, you can also use your card to pay easily. If you would like to contact Capitaland Taxi to get information, you can call 518 242-4222.

Limousine

Albany International Airport also has a large number of passengers who want to rent a limousine. You can reach All Occasions Limo, one of the limousine companies waiting for passengers at the airport by phone, at 518 479-5466. Among other companies offering this service Capital Region Limo can be reached at 518-479-2020, while Premiere Limousine can be reached at 518 459-6123 and RLS Limousine at 518 286-4444.

Hotel Shuttle

The passengers staying at one of the hotels located in or near the city center can also reach their hotel directly by a shuttle from the airport terminal. With the hotel shuttles taking passengers from the exit of the Albany International Airport terminal, you can reach the city center and settle into your hotel room soon. Some of the hotels offering this service are Albany Marriott, The Century House & Clarion Hotel, Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Best Western Albany Airport Inn, Comfort Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn Albany, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Residence Inn by Marriott, Quality Inn Latham, Homewood Suites, Saratoga Casino Hotel. Please note that you may need to book in advance to make use of this service offered by your hotel.

Bus

It is possible to travel from Albany International airport to many destinations including JFK, Newark and LaGuardia Airport by buses. Take one of the local buses such as Albany, Clifton Park, Amsterdam, Canton, Boston, Buffalo and Chestertown to complete your trip without any difficulty, or you can take the buses to popular spots like Rutland, Burlington.

Car Rental

International car rental companies located at the airport are usually open from 06:00 until midnight. Even if your plane land at the airport very early in the morning, you can rent a car easily at the airport and go to the city with no difficulty. You can tell your travel dates and book your car by calling 800 331-1212 for Avis, 800 527-0700 for Budget, 800 654-3131 for Hertz, 800 736-8227 Alamo for Enterprise and 800 227-7368 for National.

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2017
Getting to Albany Intl. Airport from the City Center

Those who need to come to Albany International Airport from the city center can easily find a taxi in the city center, use the hotel shuttles or consider limousine rental options if they need a much more comfortable and luxurious trip. If you want to travel to the airport with a more affordable public transport, you can take a bus stop or rent a car and drive to the airport.

Taxi

You will often find it not difficult to find a taxi from other points in the vicinity of Albany's center or airport. Regardless of the time of day, taking taxi from the center is considered among the alternatives that the passengers who travel to the airport can evaluate. Taxi fares rise somewhat for those coming from distant places, but they do not reach the amounts that can put a burden your budget. If you have a credit card that you can use in the country, you can also pay the taxi fare by your card. However, make sure that the card is accepted in the vehicle by talking to the driver before considering the option of paying by card, thus you will avoid any problems.

Limousine

Many different limousine companies in the city offer passengers a faster and more comfortable journey. You can contact Capital Region Limo, one of the limousine rental companies, from 518-479-2020 and ask for a limousine to pick you up from wherever you want. If you prefer an airport transfer using limousines, you can reach the airport without driving or using public transport, so you can have a pleasant journey.

Hotel Shuttles

Many chain hotels in the city provide hotel shuttle service to the airport for their customers. The main advantage of these shuttles is that they are free or more affordable than other vehicles. To arrive at Albany International Airport by hotel shuttle, you must first contact the hotel you are staying at and, if necessary, book a shuttle service that would help you to be at the airport on time for your flight.

Bus

You can come to Albany International Airport by bus from both the city center and New York airports such as Newark, JFK and LaGuardia. You can also take the bus to the airport from different points such as Buffalo, Canton, Boston and Amsterdam. The departure times and points of buses carrying passengers may vary from each of these points. For this reason, if you prefer to travel by bus, you should plan your trip by learning the departure times in advance.

Car Rental

There are a lot of alternatives you can take advantage of in the city such as Hertz, Alamo, AVIS and Enterprise. By choosing one of these companies you can rent your car in just a few minutes and get on your way to the airport. To get to the airport you have to follow the signs that you will see at certain intervals along the way, but if you need support in this matter, you can get on your way with a navigation device.

Airport Information

The Albany International Airport, which hosts many passengers every year, serves you with spacious recreational areas, restaurants serving American and international cuisine, a variety of stores where you can shop, and an exchange office, a meeting room and ATMs. At the airport, you can spend some time at cafes and restaurants such as McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, Adirodack Lodge, Silks Saratoga Bistro, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen and Starbucks. Whether you want to shop for yourself or for gifts, you can easily find everything you need at the airport such as luggage, snacks, clothes, magazines, newspapers and souvenirs from stores such as Tech Valley Connect, Capital Market Place, CNBC Smart Shop and News Channel 13 Shop. Free wireless internet connection is available for passengers in all parts of Albany International Airport. In this way you can surf on the internet without any problems and complete all your transactions on the internet in minutes. There are also special airport tours at the airport on certain days of the week. Those interested in learning more about Albany International Airport can join one of these tours.

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2017

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