Getting around Montgomery. Airports in Montgomery

Getting Around

Montgomery is easy to get around on public transport, but many visitors do opt to hire cars, especially if they are planning to travel widely in the region. The Montgomery Area Transit System offers comprehensive bus services in the city and to outlying areas; taxis and ride shares such as Lyft and Uber are also available.

Airports

Montgomery Airport

Montgomery Airport is located seven miles (11km) southwest of Montgomery.

Montgomery Airport (MGM)

Location

Montgomery Airport is located seven miles (11km) southwest of Montgomery.

Getting to the city

The cheapest mode of transport from the airport into the city is the Montgomery Area Transit bus. The station is right outside the terminal and services run hourly during the week between 5.55am and 7.55pm, and roughly every 1 hour and 40 minutes on Saturdays between 7.55am and 5.55pm. Many hotels offer airport shuttles and shuttle bus services and taxis are also available at the airport. Uber, and other app-based taxi services, are also available.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car hire companies with desks in the terminal include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, National and Alamo.

Airport Taxis

Taxis can be found just outside of the baggage claim area.

Facilities

Facilities in the airport include ATMs, restaurants, a gift shop, a lounge and business centre, and very good facilities for those with disabilities.

Parking

The airport offers short- and long-term parking close to the terminal.

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