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Alicante Airport (ALC)
Location: The airport is located seven miles (11km) south of Alicante.Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).Contacts: Tel: +34 (0)966 919 000, +34 (0)902 404 704. Getting to the city: Regular buses leave every 30 minutes for the main bus station in Alicante, and taxis are available outside Arrivals. Note that most package tour operators arrange transport. Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sol-Mar, Europcar and National. Before booking it is worth finding out if it is possible to pickup and drop off rental cars at the airport, rather than at an off-site location. Airport Taxis: Taxis can be found outside the terminal building's lower level. Fares range from €70 to Murcia and El Campello, or €40 to €50 from the airport to Torrevieja. A taxi to Denia generally costs between €90 and €110. Fares to Benidorm cost between €50 and €65, and taxis to Altea cost between €60 and €70. A surcharge is added to taxis caught late at night. Facilities: The airport has bars, restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets, and several shops, including duty-free. ATMs and currency exchange facilities are also available. There is a VIP lounge which offers fax, photocopying and Internet capabilities for first- and business-class passengers. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance. Parking: Parking at Alicante Airport is available in the car park opposite the terminal; it's charged per minute at €0.70 for half an hour and €2.22 per hour. Long-term is charged at €18.30 per day, however there are cheaper off-site options with shuttle services for long-term parking. Departure tax: None.Website: www.aena.esSee full guide to Alicante Airport