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Canada - Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
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| Full name: | Vancouver International Airport |
| Location: | The airport is located eight miles (13km) south of Vancouver. |
| Time: | GMT -8 (GMT -7 between the first Sunday in April and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). |
| Contacts: | Tel: +1 (604) 207 7077. |
| Transfer between terminals: | The two terminals are within walking distance of each other, but
a courtesy shuttle is available. |
| Transfer to the City: | Scheduled buses are available to downtown Vancouver, Whistler,
Vancouver Island and Washington State; the Airporter bus to
downtown Vancouver costs C$13.50 one way. Courtesy shuttles
transport passengers to the Long-Term Parking Lot, South Terminal,
local hotels and other destinations near the airport. Public bus
services to Vancouver, Richmond and further afield are available at
the Airport Station Bus Terminal, near the Delta Hotel; information
on schedules and fares is available at TransLink, Tourism
InfoCentres and Customer Service counters in both terminals. Car
rentals and taxis are also available, as are Highend Limousines
(604 298 1000). |
| Car rental: | Car hire companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National
and Thrifty are represented next to the terminal on the ground
floor. Highend Limousines (604 298 1000) are also available to
rent. |
| Airport Taxis: | Metered taxis are available around the clock outside the
terminals. Look for the green signs which indicate a taxi pick-up
position. Taxis charge around C$27 for the 30 minute journey into
downtown. Price and journey time is higher during rush hour. A tip
of 10 to 15 per cent is expected. |
| Facilities: | Both terminals have ATMs, bureaux de change and a bank. There is
a selection of bars, restaurants and fast food outlets scattered
throughout the airport, as well as a variety of shops, including
duty-free, Internet access, baggage storage and a medical centre.
Children's play areas and a nursery are also available. |
| Parking: | A selection of short- and long-term parking options are
available, with a shuttle bus linking the more distant parking
areas to the terminals. Valet parking is also available. |
| Departure tax: | None. |
| Website: | www.yvr.ca |
