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Miami International Airport (MIA)

Location: The airport is located nine miles (15km) west of central Miami.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 305 876 7000.
Getting to the city: The airport is well connected to the greater Miami area by numerous services offered by the Miami-Dade Transit Department. These include the scheduled, local Metrobus (the bus station is on Level 1 of Concourse E); a mass-transit Metrorail system; a fixed rail system designated specifically for downtown Miami and Brickell; and the TriRail commuter train, reaching Broward and Palm Beach Counties from the Airport Station to the east of the airport on NW 21st Street. Taxis and shuttles are available from the arrivals level, outside the baggage claim areas. Car rental agents operate outside the terminal building and can be reached on a shuttle service.
Car rental: Car rental agents operate outside the terminal building and can be reached on a shuttle service. Companies represented include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis and shuttles are available from the arrivals level, outside the baggage claim areas. There are wheelchair-accessible taxis and shuttles available upon request. Fares to the city centre are about US$22 in a taxi and US$8 in a shuttle (estimate is per person, fares vary with additional passengers).
Facilities: There are numerous restaurants, bars, cafes and fast food chains available 24 hours. Dozens of shops, including duty-free, are available. The airport also has ATMs, bureaux de change, barber shop/hair salon, chapel, a health club, an art gallery and a rooftop swimming pool. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Miami International Airport's long-term parking facilities consist of two multi-level parking garages. Short-term parking is available in the same area near the terminal.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.miami-airport.com
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West Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

Location: The airport is located four miles (6km) west of Palm Beach.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 561 471 7420.
Getting to the city: There is a public bus service connecting to various points in the Palm Beach area, departing from Level 1. Shuttle buses outside Level 1 take passengers to West Palm Beach to connect with TriRail, which runs trains to Miami. Supershuttle provides door-to-door services, but should be booked in advance if possible. Taxis are available, and many hotels provide transport for guests.
Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
Facilities: Passenger services at the airport include bars, shops and restaurants, ATMs, currency exchange, hotel reservations and travel insurance. The Traveler's Service Center on the second floor offers meeting rooms and business facilities, including fax, Internet and photocopying. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Premium parking at Palm Beach International Airport costs $2 for the first 20 minutes, $1 per 20 minutes thereafter and $30 per day. Short-term parking costs $1 per 20 minutes up to $17 per day. Long-term parking is $13 per day and the Park & Ride Lot charges $7 per day and is connected to the airport via a regular shuttle service.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.pbia.org
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Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Location: The airport is situated nine miles (11km) southeast of Orlando.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 407 825 8463.
Getting to the city: Public transport facilities are to be found on the Ground Transportation Concourse on Level 1 of Terminal 1. Lynx buses numbers 11, 41, 42 and 51 depart every 30 minutes, between 5.30am and 11.30pm, for downtown Orlando, the trip taking about 40 minutes and costing $1.50. Many hotels provide free shuttles for guests. Taxis are available on Level 1 on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, and may carry up to 9 passengers with metered rates.
Car rental: Numerous major car hire companies are represented at the airport, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar and National.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available on Level 1 on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, and may carry up to 9 passengers with metered rates. Trips to downtown Orlando take approximately 20 minutes and cost $35.

Facilities: Passenger services at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange, information centres, Internet kiosks and postal services. There are a wide variety of bars, restaurants and shops, including duty free. The Kennedy Space Center, Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World all have their own branded shops. Facilities for the disabled are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Orlando International Airport has a number of parking options ranging from the Express Pick-up/Drop-off lot, which charges $1 for the first 2 hours and $5 per hour thereafter. Terminal Top parking lot and the Terminal Garage have rates of $2 for 40 minutes and $1 for each additional 20 minutes. The daily maximum is $17. The two economy lots, serviced by regular airport shuttles, cost just $10 per day.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.orlandoairports.net
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Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)

Location: The airport is located 25 miles (40km) north of Miami and five miles (8km) from the beaches of Fort Lauderdale.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 954 359 1200, +1 866 435 9355
Getting to the city: Shared shuttle vans with GO Airport Shuttle & Executive Car Service can be booked at the transportation desks located in each terminal. They offer a door-to-door service from the airport to most local destinations. Broward County Transit (BCT) bus services and TriRail feeder buses operate from bus stops outside the terminal buildings. The TriRail train service connects the airport with Miami International (MIA). Taxis are available 24 hours a day from the lower level outside each terminal. All major rental car companies are located at the Car Rental Centre.
Car rental: All major rental car companies such as Avis, Budget, Dollar, National and Hertz are located at the Car Rental Centre. Passengers arriving at Terminal 1 should follow the signs to the Concourse B Pedestrian Bridge. All other terminals have a shuttle bus service located on the baggage claim level that ferries passengers to the Car Rental Centre.
Airport Taxis: Yellow Cab taxis are available 24 hours a day from the lower level outside each terminal. Rate comparison charts are posted at the Transportation Podium located outside the baggage area. Drivers may accept up to five people for the fare stated on the taxi's meter. It costs about US$70 to the city centre.
Facilities: There are ATMs, shops, bars and restaurants throughout the airport. Each terminal has a business centre with fax and photocopy facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: There is ample short and long-term parking available adjacent to the terminal. Hourly parking is charged at $1 every 20 minutes up to $36 per day, and daily rates are similar with a daily limit of $15. Economy parking goes up to $7.50 per day. The parking garages are serviced by free shuttles to all the terminals.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.broward.org/airport
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Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

Location: The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) north of downtown Jacksonville.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 904 741 2000.
Getting to the city: All ground transportation services, including rental car agencies, taxi and limousine services, are located on the lower level of the terminal building adjacent to baggage claim. Some hotels offer pick-up services and shuttle van companies offer a door-to-door service to nearby destinations; if possible, they should be booked in advance. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented include Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty.
Facilities: The airport has numerous ATMs, bars, cafes, restaurants and shops. There is a massage parlour, chapel, art gallery and video game arcade available at the airport. Laptop Lane provides laptop connections and fax and photocopy facilities.
Parking: There are a variety of parking options at Jacksonville International Airport, ranging from $1.50 per half hour and $14 per day in the hourly lot to $4 per day in the economy lots, connected to the airport by shuttle.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.jaa.aero
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Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Location: The airport is located four miles (6km) west of downtown Tampa.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 813 870 8700.
Transfer between terminals: The terminals are connected by walkways.
Getting to the city: Interactive Ground Transportation information kiosks are available in the baggage claim area near the escalators. There are shared passenger van services as well as several city buses that travel to Tampa and other destinations. The local HARTLine bus stop is at the East end of the Red Baggage Claim. Taxis are also available curbside outside the baggage claim areas; the ride to the city centre takes around 20 minutes and costs a flat rate of $20.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty.
Facilities: The airport has a bank, ATMs, bureaux de change, a shopping mall and several restaurants, bars and cafes. The business centre at the airport offers Internet access, fax and photocopy facilities. The Airport Marriott (located in the terminal) has its own business centre and conference rooms. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs should advise their airline in advance.
Parking: Short-term parking at Tampa International is located above the terminal. The first 60 minutes is free. Then it costs $4 for up to 80 minutes and $1 per 20 minutes thereafter, with a daily maximum of $20. The daily maximum for the two long-term parking options range between $9 and $15.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.tampaairport.com
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Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers (RSW)

Location: The airport is located 10 miles (16km) southeast of Fort Myers, providing easy access to Naples and the surrounding region.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 239 768 4381.
Transfer between terminals: The two concourses are connected by walkways.
Getting to the city: Lee Tran provides public transportation between 6am and 10pm on an hourly basis to a transfer point, located at Daniels Parkway and US 41, where connections can be made to the remainder of the Lee Tran routes. Many hotels in the area offer a shuttle bus service to and from the airport. Taxis and limousines are available.
Car rental: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all represented at the airport. All rental car companies require a short shuttle ride from the terminal front.
Airport Taxis: Taxis operate on a fixed fare system and can be ordered from the transportation booths located within the terminal building. Fares are calculated on a zone system and for a maximum of three passengers. A $10 surcharge is levied for each additional passenger. It costs $40 to get to Cape Coral and $35 to take a taxi to Fort Myers.
Facilities: The airport has ATMs, a currency exchange office and several cafes, restaurants and bars. The business centre on Level 2 offers fax and photocopy facilities, laptop connections and Internet access. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Short-term parking is available directly in front of the terminal. Long-term and economy parking is further away and connected by a free shuttle service.
Airport hotels: Short-term parking is available at $2 per hour up to a maximum of $15 per day, but the first 20 minutes is free. Long-term parking costs $11 per day or $62 per week and is connected to the terminal via a free shuttle service.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.swfia.com
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Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

Location: The airport is located 22 miles (about 35km) northeast of Orlando.
Time: Local time is GMT -5 (GMT -4 between March and November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 407 585 4500
Transfer between terminals: A shuttle bus service connects terminals A and B.
Getting to the city: Lynx bus #33 serves the airport, stopping right outside the terminal buildings.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the arrivals area. Expect to pay around $60 to get to downtown Orlando from the airport.
Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, bureaux de change, restaurants and cafes, Internet access, and the Royal Palm Lounge.
Parking: Short-term parking available, at $2 for every 30 minutes.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.orlandosanfordairport.com
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Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)

Location: 3 miles (5km) from Daytona Beach
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Parking: Parking facilities, located adjacent the main terminal, charge $1 every 30 minutes up to a maximum of $13 per day for short-term parking, and $10 for long-term parking. Weekly parking is available for $60. There are free shuttles operating to the terminal.
Website: www.flydaytonafirst.com
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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Location: The airport is 10 miles (16km) south of Bradenton and 4 miles (7km) north-west of downtown Sarasota.
Time: GMT – 6 and GMT – 5 in daylight Saving time.
Contacts: Tel: +1 941-359-5200.
Getting to the city: Buses heading into Sarasota leave from the west end of the baggage claims area. Tickets cost $0.75 for the 30-minute journey.
Car rental: Rental companies with desks at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis wait outside the baggage reclaim area. The flag fall charge is $2.25, while the metered rate is $2.25 per mile. The average fare to Bradenton is $24.75, and it costs roughly $11.25 to get to Sarasota.
Facilities: ATMs, a post office, lost and found office, childcare rooms, senior friendship fellowship centre, conference rooms, wifi, restaurants and shops are all available.
Parking: All drivers get 20 minutes of free parking at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Thereafter parking rates range from $1 to $2 per hour or $11 to $13 per day.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.srq-airport.com
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