Denver International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 26 miles (42km) east of Denver
and is the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.
Time: GMT -7 (GMT -6 from mid-March to the first Sunday
in November).
Transfer Between Terminals
The underground rail links the Jeppesen Terminal with concourses
A, B, and C.
Getting to the city:
The RTD bus services connect the airport to the city centre.
Tickets cost $10.50 for a one day pass. The bus stop is located at
the DEN Transit centre, which may be accessed from the south end of
the Jeppeson Terminal. Limousines and taxis are also available for
hire. Airport shuttles provide door-to-door services to central
locations. Travellers may also obtain ground transportation
information at the Ground Transportation Information Counter
located on Level 5 of Jeppesen Terminal. Car rental companies are
also available.
Car Rental:
Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget,
Dollar, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis:
Taxis are available from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 1,
outside doors 507 and 511 (east side), and 506 and 510 (west side).
The rate to the city centre starts from $56. Taxi operators include
Denver Yellow Cab and Freedom Cabs Inc.
Facilities:
Foreign exchange bureaux and ATMs are available throughout the
airport. Other facilities include bars, restaurants, duty-free
shops, a post office, a massage centre, and tourist information.
Travellers can enjoy one of the best collections of public art of
any airport. Facilities for the disabled are fully functional, but
those with special needs should contact their airline or travel
agent in advance.
Parking
There is plenty of parking attached to the terminal. Fees start
at $5 per hour for economy parking. Reduced rates are available in
the off-site Pike Peak Lot, where the rates are $2 per hour and $8
per day. Shuttles run 24 hours a day, every 10 minutes. There is
also parking next to the terminal for picking up and dropping
off.
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
Location: The airport is located nine miles (16km) southeast of
Colorado Springs.
Time: GMT -7 (GMT -6 from mid-March to the first Sunday
in November).
Getting to the city:
There are buses to Colorado Springs and the surrounding region
from the airport. Taxis, limousines, rental cars, and airport
shuttles are all available at the airport, and some hotels in
Colorado Springs offer pick-up services for their guests.
Car Rental:
Car hire companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz,
Alamo/National, and Enterprise.
Airport Taxis:
Springs Cab, Pikes Peak Cab, Rocky Mountain Taxi, and Yellow Cab
offer taxis from Colorado Springs Airport. Taxis are metered.
Facilities:
Facilities at the airport include ATMs, a visitor information
centre, and multiple restaurants and shops.
Parking
Short-term parking costs $1 per 30 minutes up to $9 per day, and
long-term parking costs $1 per hour up to $7 per day. There is a
free, 24/7 shuttle service to the terminal.