Getting Around

Central Halifax is walkable, but visitors who want to explore more widely should hire a car. That said, Metro Transit provides a bus service in the city and to surrounding areas, and runs passenger ferries from various city-based terminals. Free transfers are available from the ferry to buses. Cabs can be hailed in the downtown area and there are taxi ranks at the largest hotels and shopping centres.

Airports

Halifax International

The airport is 19 miles (30km) north of Halifax.

Halifax International (YHZ)

Location

The airport is 19 miles (30km) north of Halifax.

Getting to the city

An airport shuttle service serves the main hotels in the metro area, and a variety of other bus services connect to various destinations in the region. Taxis are available outside the airport building.

Time

GMT -4 (GMT -3 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Several major car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Budget and Enterprise.

Airport Taxis

Taxi services are available curbside in the arrivals area.

Facilities

There are a number of shops, cafes and restaurants at the airport, as well as duty-free shopping, internet access and children's play areas. ATMs are located in Arrivals and Departures, and a currency exchange booth is available for international travellers. Tourist information is available in Arrivals. Disabled passengers are well catered for.

Parking

Hourly parking is located in lots P1 and P2. Visitors will find daily parking in lots P1, P2, P3 and P4.

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