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You can get on a taxi or benefit from other alternatives such as bus or car rental for travelling to Richmond International Airport from the city center. There are a few kilometers between the airport and city center. If you want a more comfortable and luxurious vehicle, you can rent a limousine. If you need a larger vehicle for travelling to Richmond International Airport, you can make a reservation for a private airport shuttle. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach the airport in a short time. Since the distance is close, you will be at Richmond International Airport in a few minutes.

Car Rental

Passengers, who want to rent a car in Richmond, can rent a car by visiting one of the car rental companies such as Enterprise, Avis, Dollar, Payless, National, Alamo, Budget and Hertz. Renting a car in the city is very easy and it takes only a few minutes to complete the procedure. In this way, you can receive your without losing time and take the road to Richmond International Airport in a comfortable and fast way. Since the distance between the airport and city center is close, passengers can easily reach the airport without getting lost. In addition, Richmond International Airport has a very large parking lot and if you wish, you can park your car here for a while. If you rent a car from a company that has an office at the airport, you can easily leave your car at the airport and continue your journey without any trouble. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are among the car rental companies having offices at the airport. You can call 804-222-7477 for Alamo, 804-222-2491 for Budget and 804-222-7228 for Hertz.

Private Shuttle

Companies like James River Transportation offer private shuttle service for those who want a comfortable transportation to the airport from the city center. The capacities and features of these vehicles can vary depending on the expectations of the passengers. You can select a luxury vehicle or reduce your transportation cost by choosing a more budget-friendly vehicle with a few passengers.

Taxi

For travelling to Richmond Airport from the city, you can choose one of the taxi companies offering service in the region. Taxis carry passengers to Richmond International Airport by picking them up from their locations. In addition, it is possible to reach the airport in a shorter time compared to other alternatives such as bus and shuttle. You can call 804-247-3186 for Mini Taxicab taxis and 804-560-4408 for Galaxy Cab Co taxis.

Bus

Those, who prefer travelling to the airport from Richmond city center by bus, can reach the terminal after a longer but more affordable travel. Bus is among the most preferred transportation alternatives for travelling between the city center and Richmond International Airport. You can get information about the departure hours of the buses by calling 804-358-4782.

Limousine

Limousines, which are commonly preferred for the transportations to airports from centers in many cities of the country, are among the alternatives that you can use for travelling to Richmond International Airport. The cost of this option is higher compared to bus and taxi but it is much more comfortable. You can get in contact with one of the limousine rental companies before your flight and have a comfortable transportation to the airport from the city center. You can call 804-301-5690 for Classic Limousine Service, 804-368-3186 for Spirit Limousine Service, 804-264-1129 for Stewart's Limousine and 804-273-1540 for James Limousine.

Parking Lot Shuttle

Passengers, who leave their cars in the parking lot of the airport, can reach the airport terminal by using the parking lot shuttles departing every 15 minutes.

Airport Information

At Richmond International Airport, there are more than 15 cafes and restaurants as well as stores and lounges offering service for the guests of the airport. You can buy magazines, newspapers, books or toys from the stores such as Hudson News, Discover Virginia, Hudson Booksellers and KidsWorks. The stores at Richmond International Airport generally open at 04:30 am. If you are hungry or want to drink something before leaving the airport, you can visit one of the cafes and restaurants like Club Level Grill, Cheeburger Cheeburger, Cross Grain, Caribou Coffee and Applebee's To Go.

You can reach the city center from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport by taking a taxi or using the airport shuttle service. It’s also possible to do this much less costly by using public transport and taking the bus. If you want to save time and travel in comfort, or luxury, then you can rent a car or a limousine. You can also see if you can make use of an airport shuttle service offered by your hotel.  

Taxi

There are 2 separate waiting locations for taxis outside the exit of the arrivals terminal where passengers should get in line. The taxi fare from the airport to the city center is 36 dollars for 1 or 2 people, 15 dollars more is added per person if you are more than two people. If you don’t want to pay with cash then the taxis also accept credit card payments.

Airport Shuttle Service

The airport shuttle service can take passengers to main points in the center and to various hotels. You can get tickets from the Airport Shuttle kiosk that’s just outside the arrivals terminal exit. A one-way ticket for one person is 24 dollars. If you know you’re going to use the shuttle service again, then you can get a round-trip ticket for 44 dollars. Every passenger has an allowance of 3 bags. If you have luggage in a non-standard shape or size then you may need to pay some extra fees.

Car Rental

There’s a consolidated car rental system (CONRAC) in New Orleans Louis Armstrong International in a separate location to the terminal building. You can choose a car that’s suited for you budget there from 9 separate agencies. To get to CONRAC you should use the exit next to the baggage reclaim belt 12 - 14 and walk a short distance. To get to the city center from the airport you should follow the I-10 W motorway and it should take around 20 minutes to reach the city center.

Bus

If you prefer to use public transport then you can reach the city center in around 40 minutes by taking the 202 bus. The ticket price is $ 1.50.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotels also offer shuttle services to and from New Orleans Airport. It’s quite practical and comfortable but can be a little more expensive than taking the bus. You can contact your hotel to inquire about whether they provide this service and get some more detailed information if they do.

Limousine

If you want to have a comfortable and luxurious journey then you can rent a limousine from the A-Airport Limousine agency that’s located in the baggage claim area of arrivals. Prices begin at $58 for 2 people and go up to $ 118 for 8 people.