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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Location: The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) from downtown Dallas and 24 miles (39km) from Fort Worth.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 972 574 8888.
Transfer between terminals: The airport's Terminal Link van service provides free transportation between terminals on blue and green passenger shuttle vans. It may be used for passengers needing to transfer to another terminal after they have exited security or to get back to a vehicle parked in another terminal. Within the terminals inside security the Skylink airport train provides fast connections between the five terminals.
Getting to the city: There are numerous options for transport between the airport and destinations in the surrounding metropolitan area. Charter buses, limousines and Dallas Area Rapid Transit public buses are available; passengers should enquire at the Visitor Information Centres located in the baggage claim areas for schedules and information. A free shuttle service links all the terminals to the CenterPort/DFW Trinity Railway Express Station about 20 minutes away, from where there are regular departures to Dallas Union Station and Fort Worth. Taxis are available from each terminal, shared-ride vans are also available. Located near the south entrance, DFW's Rental Car Centre hosts rental car companies.
Car rental: Located near the south entrance, DFW's Rental Car Centre hosts rental car companies - Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, E Z Rent, Hertz, National and Thrifty. A Rental Car shuttle bus ferries passengers to the Rental Car Centre.
Airport Taxis: Taxis into the city are available from the upper level of Terminals A, B, C and E, and on the lower level of Terminal D. An assistant is available to help passengers at the taxi stands from 8am till midnight, call 972 574 5878 to request a taxi after hours. There is a $40 flat-rate to the Dallas CBD and $43 to the Fort Worth CBD.
Facilities: The airport is well supplied with ATMs and currency exchange and all terminals feature shops, restaurants and business services, including fax and Internet facilities. Additional facilities include barber shops and shoe shine services.
Parking: Please note that the airport's Remote and Express Parking fill early during the holidays. The airport encourages travellers to park at the Terminal Parking, which provides convenient, close-in parking that is a short walk to the departure gate.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.dfwairport.com
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) from downtown Austin.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 512 530 2242.
Getting to the city: A Super Shuttle minibus taxi service operates from the airport, and several local taxi companies are represented. Public bus services run by Capital Metro serve the airport on a regular daily schedule. Bus journeys to downtown Austin take about 45 minutes; taxis take about 20 minutes.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty.
Facilities: Postal services are available at the airport, and there are several ATMs in the terminal. Shops include newsagents and a gift shop, and there are numerous restaurants and bars to choose from. The Business and Technology Center in the East concourse offers foreign currency exchange, standard airline trip insurance and Internet access.
Parking: Travellers can easily find parking at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and get to the terminal within minutes using the complimentary shuttles. Disabled parking is available in all lots.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.abia.org
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Location: The airport is sited 22 miles (35km) north of Houston.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 281 230 3100.
Transfer between terminals: The TerminalLink automated people mover connects Terminals B, C, E and the International Arrivals Building. There is also an underground inter-terminal train that connects the five terminal buildings.
Getting to the city: Numerous shuttle services, including minibuses and limousines, are available from the airport to downtown Houston and a variety of other destinations, including the Gulf Coast resort city of Galveston. SuperShuttle shared-ride service picks up from any home or business. Metro's Airport Direct bus departs from across from the Downtown Transit Center from 5.30 am to 8pm.The 30-minute nonstop journey departs every 30 minutes and costs $30 return, or $15 one way. The Houston Metro offers public bus services from the south side of Terminal C, including an express airport bus. Courtesy vans are operated by various hotels and there are courtesy telephones in the baggage claim area.
Car rental: The airport is served by major car rental companies who operate from a Consolidated Car Rental Facility, reached by shuttle bus from the terminals. Companies represented include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside each terminal; journeys cost from $30 to $90 depending on destination. A $2.75 departure fee will be added to the meter, plus $1 should the journey be between 8pm and 6pm.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include dozens of food and beverage establishments from formal dining to fast food. There are also many newsstands and speciality shops throughout the airport. Duty-free shops are available in the international terminal. ATMs and currency exchange are available throughout the airport, as are business services including fax, photocopying and Internet facilities. Disabled facilities are good.
Parking: There is lots of parking available at the airport terminals and at off-airport sites. A free shuttle service connects the parking facilities to the terminals. Note that all vehicles entering the A/B and Terminal C garages will be searched by security personnel.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.fly2houston.com/iah
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San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

Location: The airport is located 8 miles (12km) or a 15-minute drive from the city centre.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 210 207 3465
Getting to the city: Tansportation information booths and officials can give information from terminal 1 and 2 (Tel: 210-207-3411). Public buses cost only US$1 to the city centre and can be reached by a free airport shuttle to the bus stop. (Tel: 210-362-2020). A faster shared shuttle departs from the airport to hotels located in the city centre and costs US$18 (Tel: 210-281-9900). Taxis can be caught easily from outside arrivals terminals and costs up from US$20. Nine car rental agencies can also be found at the arrivals terminals 1 and 2.
Car rental: There are nine car rental companies including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Reservations can be made at their counters in in each of the terminals.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall. A typical fare to downtown San Antonio is $22, for up to four passengers. Large minivans are also available and can transport up to seven people with luggage.
Facilities: There is an enormous range of ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities available throughout the airport. A duty-free store is available across from Gate 11.
Parking: Hourly, long-term and economy parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.sanantonio.gov/aviation
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