Portland Oregon

Portland International Airport (PDX)

Location

The airport is situated nine miles (14km) from downtown Portland.

Getting to the city

Portland's MAX light rail system serves the airport, connecting to the heart of the city. There's a travel time of around 40 minutes and trains depart roughly every 15 minutes. Taxis, shuttles, buses, and rental cars are also available. All transportation pickups occur on the airport terminal's lower roadway which is on the baggage claim and departure level.

Time

GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

The Car Rental Center on the first floor of the parking garage includes Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, National, and Hertz offices. Alamo, Budget, Payless, and Thrifty have shuttles which take people to their premises off site.

Airport Taxis

There are a few taxi companies which serve the airport. They may need to be ordered by telephone for late night arrivals. Reputable providers include Broadway Cab Company and Green Cab, amongst many others.

Facilities

The airport has several ATMs, a currency exchange bureau, and a shopping mall which includes restaurants, coffee bars, and pubs. There is also wifi, a postal service, an information desk, and a state-of-the-art conference centre.

Parking

Portland International offers ample parking options, including long-term and economy in close proximity to the terminal building. Valet parking costs about $10 per hour or $30 per day. Short-term parking starts at around $3 per hour and costs $27 per day. Long-term parking costs about $21 per day and economy parking is $10 per day.

Website www.flypdx.com