Washington-Dulles International (IAD)

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Full name: Washington-Dulles International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 26 miles (41km) west of Washington, DC.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 703 572 2700.
Getting to the city: The Washington Flyer Coach Service provides a direct link between the airport and the West Falls Church Metrorail (Tel: 202-637-7000), operating every 30 minutes to downtown, with a fare of $8. The coach service tickets are bought at arrivals door 4 in the main terminal and cost $10. A public bus service is available at the station for transport to areas not serviced by Metrorail. The Washington Flyer taxis are available from the airport and cost $54 dollars to the city centre (Tel: +1(0)703 661 6655). SuperShuttle operates a door-to-door shared van service. Hotel/Motel courtesy transportation can be arranged by using the phone hook-ups attached to the hotel courtesy boards on the Baggage Claim Level.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are also available 24 hours from the lower level of the main terminal. The only taxis that may serve the airport is Washington Flyer (Tel: +1(0)703 661 6655). Taxis charge around $60 for the 30 to 60 minute drive into the city; you may pay by credit card.
Facilities: There are ATMs and foreign exchange services available. Facilities for the disabled are good. Other facilities include restaurants, bars, shops and duty-free, business services, cellular phone rental, tourist information and hotel reservations.
Parking: Hourly parking at Washington Dulles International Airport is available in the parking garage adjacent to the terminal and starts at $4 and goes up to $36 per day. Daily parking garages 1 and 2 cost $17 per 24 hours and the garages are connected to the terminal via a shuttle service. A cell phone waiting lot is provided for drivers picking up passengers at the airport.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.metwashairports.com
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Washington-Dulles International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.