Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Location

The airport is situated five miles (8km) from downtown Austin.

Getting to the city

The Capital Metro bus serves the airport every 30 minutes from the stop outside baggage claim. The trip takes 20 to 30 minutes to the city. Several hotels offer free shuttles, while taxis and car rentals are available too.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Onsite rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Payless, Thrifty, National, E-Z Rent-A-Car, and FOX Rent A Car.

Airport Taxis

Taxi companies servicing Austin-Bergstrom airport include Yellow Cab, Austin Cab, ATX Co Op, and Lone Star Cab. A trip from the airport to the CBD should take about 20 minutes. The minumum fare is $12.30 plus a $1 surcharge. Ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft are also available.

Facilities

Postal services are available at the airport, and there are several ATMs in the terminal. Shops include newsagents and a gift shop, and there are numerous restaurants and bars to choose from. There is also artwork on display, and live music performances on selected dates. The Business and Technology Center in the east concourse offers foreign currency exchange, standard airline trip insurance, and internet access. There is also an on-site airport hotel.

Parking

The parking garages one and two, opposite the terminal charge up to $25 per day. The Economy Lots charge $8 per day and are connected to the terminal by a free shuttle service.

Website www.austintexas.gov/airport

Passengers will have to leave the Barbara Jordan Terminal and organise a taxi to the South Terminal or take a shuttle.