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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Location: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) southwest of Los Angeles.Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).Contacts: Tel: +1 310 646 5252.Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle bus takes passengers between the International and seven other terminals.Transfer to the city: A free shuttle bus service runs to the Metro Rail Green Line Aviation Station from the lower level of each terminal. Another shuttle connects to the Bus Center, from where city buses serve the Los Angeles area. Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle are both shared-ride van services; reservations are recommended. Some hotels also offer transport. Taxis are also available from the Arrivals level: most charge a fixed rate to downtown Los Angeles of around $35.Car rental: Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Vehicle rental sites are located off the airport therefore many of these rental car companies provide phone links inside or near the baggage claim areas on the Lower/Arrival Level of the terminals so travellers can request a free shuttle pick up to reach the rental car sites.Facilities: Passenger services at the airport include ATMs and currency exchange, a business centre, baggage storage, shops, restaurants and bars. Internet kiosks are located throughout the airport as well as wireless Internet and the Travel Right Cafe in Terminal 4 has laptop connections. Cell phones can be rented in Arrivals. Facilities for the disabled are excellent.Parking: There are eight central car parks offering long and short-term parking that are connected to the terminals by the LAX shuttle bus. There is also a Cell Phone Waiting Lot.Departure tax: There is a passenger facility charge of $4.50.Website: www.lawa.org

Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

Location: The airport is situated three miles (5km) from Burbank and 12 miles (20km) north of Los Angeles.Time: GMT –8 (GMT –7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).Contacts: Tel: +1 818 840 8840.Transfer to the city: The Metrolink and Amtrack train station is linked to the main terminal by a free shuttle service, but is only a short walk away, and services downtown Los Angeles as well as other destinations. The airport is also on the MTA public bus route, which go to Burbank as well as downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood. Taxis and shuttle services are available in front of Terminal B.Car rental: Car hire counters are available in Terminal B and include Alamo, Avis, Hertz and National.Facilities: Facilities include a bank, ATMs, restaurants, wireless Internet access, shops and an information desk in Terminal A.Parking: Short and long-term parking lots are available.Departure tax: None.Website: www.burbankairport.com