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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Location: The airport is situated 4 miles (6km) southeast of Phoenix.
Time: GMT –7.
Contacts: Tel: +1 602 273 3300.
Transfer between terminals: The three terminals (Terminals 2, 3 and 4) are connected by a free inter-terminal bus system.
Getting to the city: Public buses and airport-to-door Supershuttle vans all go to the city centre (Tel: (602) 244-9000). Vans run 9am to 9pm every 15 minutes although 24 hour service can be arranged. A free airport shuttle also connects passengers to and from the Metro light rail that connects to the city centre. Fares for the rail line or bus both cost US$1.25 (Tel: 602-253-5000). Many hotels and resorts provide a free pick-up service for their guests. Taxis and limousines are also available for hire; taxis should cost around $15 to downtown, and the trip takes 10 minutes (Tel: (602) 437-4000). There are a number of ground transportation companies that provide shuttle service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to other Arizona cities.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, National, Hertz, Payless and Thrifty.
Facilities: Facilities include shops, restaurants, pet parks, ATMs, currency exchange, wireless Internet, mailboxes and ground transportation facilities. All terminals are fully wheelchair accessible and there is a shuttle bus between terminals for the disabled.
Parking: Parking at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport starts at $4 per hour with a range of daily maximums depending upon proximity of the car park to the terminals. The outlying car parks are connected to the terminal via free shuttles that operate at ten-minute intervals. A free cell phone waiting lot is also provided.
Website: www.phxskyharbor.com
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Tuscon International Airport (TUS)

Location: 7005 S Plumer Avenue, Tucson
Contacts: Tel: +1 520 573-8100; Fax: +1 609 771-0732; Email: flyttn@mercercounty.org
Getting to the city: There are taxis located on the commercial roadway on the lower level in front of the terminal. Rates are $2.25 per mile. The Sun Tran bus company has service into Tuscon from the airport. For schedules and fares, visit their website at http://suntran.com.
Car rental: There are nine car rental agencies based at Tucson Airport, including Alamo, Avis, Advantage, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Counters are located immediately adjacent to the terminal. Thrifty and Advantage offer a pick-up service from the terminal.
Facilities: There are various dining and shopping options located within the terminal, as well as ATMs and a post office. The airport offers free wi-fi service.
Parking: Parking at TIA costs between $1.50 per hour and $9 per day depending upon proximity to the terminal. A shuttle services the economy lot, but all other parking options are within walking distance of the terminal.
Website: www.flytucsonairport.com
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