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Memphis Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1003 Km

Transportation to Airport from Detroit City Center

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Airport serves the city of Detroit, one of the most important automobile manufacturing centers in the United States. Detroit Metro Airport is located 32 km from the city center and is spread out over an expansive area. The airport is also one of the most important transportation centers in the region. There aren’t that many transportation alternatives available to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center. However, public transportation in the city is still an option, especially buses and airport shuttle services. Other methods of transportation you can use to get to the airport from the city center include taxis, luxury transfer vehicles, or rental car.

Detroit Metro Airport is not very close to the city center and therefore taking a taxi to the airport can be an expensive alternative. One of the most convenient means of transportation in the city is by rental car. There are many rental car offices at the airport and in the city center. Rental car companies in the city offer a variety of vehicles. Nevertheless, we would recommend booking a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online before you arrive in the city.

Bus

Just like in other cities in the United States, public transportation is not a very common method of transportation and it is not very well developed in Detroit. The fact that the city is regarded as an ‘automobile haven’ has an impact on the lack of public transportation as well. Nevertheless, there are buses that provide transportation in the city throughout the day. Buses begin operating early in the morning until late at night. Taking the bus to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center takes about 1 hour.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. You can easily rent a car from rental car offices located in the city. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center by car. Rental car companies located in the city include Hertz, AVIS, Sixt, Alamo and Dollar. Renting a car is also a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. If you plan on renting a car in the city then we recommend researching rental car models and prices online and booking your vehicle in advance. This way you can access your rental car upon your arrival in the city without any problems.

Taxis and Luxury Sedans

Taxis in Detroit are split into two categories. The first is classic taxis, which are more affordable, and the second is the more expensive, luxury sedans. These vehicles are provided by Metro Cars and Metro Cab. The average fare to the airport from the city center using the more affordable option, classic taxis, is about 50 dollars. You can easily find both taxi options in the city. If you are a first-time visitor to the city and do know the average taxi fares you can ask the hotel you are staying at for more information.

Private Transfer

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center is by private transfer. Private transfer services are provided by private companies. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the airport from Detroit city center using private transfer services.

Hotel Shuttles

If you are staying at one of the larger hotels in Detroit then you can use their airport shuttle services. Hotels provide shuttle services either for free or at a slightly more expensive rate than taxis or luxury vehicles. You need to make a reservation in advance to use your hotel’s airport shuttle service. Shuttle services depart from major locations in the city and provide a convenient ride to Detroit Metro Airport. Shuttle services provide direct transportation to the airport terminal in about 35 to 40 minutes.

Car

Driving to Detroit Metro Airport from the city center is quite easy, just follow the road signs to the airport. Driving to the airport from the city center is among the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and short-term parking lots. Passengers driving to the airport can leave their cars in the short-term parking lot or the long-term parking lot, which is quite large.

Airport Information

The Detroit Metro Airport serves the city of Detroit, which is considered to be the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The airport is located approximately 32 km from the city center and is, in a sense, the city’s most important gateway to the world. Renting a car from one of the many rental car companies at the airport is a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. The airport also features many cafes, restaurants, and bars, and a variety of stores for passengers who want to go shopping.

At the North Terminal there is an exchange office where you can take care of your currency transactions as well as ATMs. Stores in this terminal where passengers can go shopping include different options like Duty Free Americas, Everything ASAP, Tech for Takeoff, Detroit Market Place and USA Today Travel Zone. You can find various souvenirs and shop for newspapers and magazines at RELAY, which is also located in the North Terminal.

There are more options at the McNamara Terminal. Stores located in the McNamara Terminal include alternatives such as The Body Shop, Brighton, Be Relax Spa, Desigual, Duty Free Americas, Michigan Store, Pandora, Swarovski, and Running Fit.

McNamara Terminal featuers a rich variety of restaurants and cafes that you can enjoy before your flight or after you land. Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caribou Coffee, Andiamo, Bigalora Cucina, Coffee Beanery, Corridor Kitchen. Ayrıca yine bu terminalde bulunan Mc Donald’s, Pinkberry, Starbucks, Mezza Mediterranean Grille, The Shed, Popeye’s, and Wendy’s.

Terminal offers passengers ATMs and currency exchange services to meet their monatery needs. There are vending machines located throughout the airport.

The airport also offers passengers wireless internet connect to help pass the time as they wait for their flight. Detroit Metro Airport also contains a lost and found where you can inquire about missing items and a large parking lot that offers short-term and long-term parking options for passengers that drive to the airport.

Transportation to Memphis City Center from Airport

Memphis Intl. Airport

Memphis International Airport provides transportation alternatives in line with the different expectations and needs of its passengers. The car rental offices offering service at the airport are among the most preferred options by the passengers travelling to the city center and other destinations. It is not difficult to find a taxi at the airport even if your flight is at a late hour. If you prefer a travel with a limousine which is a quite common and highly enjoyable transportation option throughout the United States, you can rent a limousine before leaving the airport and travel to the city center with your private driver in a comfortable and fast way.

If you are looking for a transportation alternative that will not cost overrun while travelling to the city center, you have the opportunity to travel to the city center by using the buses that depart from the stops located near the terminal. You can also get on a shuttle from Memphis International Airport for travelling to the city center. These shuttles are generally preferred by the visitors travelling as crowded groups rather than one person. In addition to all these transportation alternatives, there are also applications like Uber and Lyft that you can download on your mobile phone and call a vehicle for you. You can select one of these alternatives and take the road to the city center in a comfortable and fast way.

Car Rental

Car rental is among the most preferred transportation alternatives for travelling to the city center or nearby towns from Memphis International Airport. It is possible to reach your destination in a short time by renting a car. Since the gasoline prices are generally low in the country and travelling by using the means of public transportation can be a little challenging later in the day, car rental comes to the forefront as one of the most ideal options. Alamo, which is among the companies where you can rent a car before leaving the airport, offers service for Memphis passengers. You can get in contact with this company by calling 888-826-6893. You can call 901-396-3736 for Enterprise, 901-346-6129 for AVIS and 901-332-2222 for Budget. You can also make a reservation by calling 877-222-9058 for National Car Rental, 901-345-5680 for Hertz, 866-434-2226 for Dollar, 901-346-4781 for Payless and 877-283-0898 for Thrifty.

Taxi

You can travel to the city center by finding a taxi at any hour of the day at the exit doors of Memphis International Airport terminals. There is a taximeter in Memphis taxis and the fare is determined according to this. However, if you will travel to a farther destination in the city, you can reduce your transportation cost by talking to the driver in advance. You may need to pay the fare in cash. For this reason, you can withdraw money before leaving the airport if you don’t have the local currency with you. There are ATMs at the airport that you can use for your banking transactions. You need to give tip to the driver. You can add 10-15% of the fare as tip.

Limousine Rental

In the Unites States, limousines are among the most commonly used vehicles by the local and foreign visitors. You can travel to the city center from the airport by using a limousine. First Class Limos, Premier Transportation, Tennessee Limousine Service and T-Star Limos offer limousine rental services for the passengers of the airport. If you make a reservation in advance by contacting one of these companies, you can receive your vehicle in a short time and take the road to the city center in a comfortable way. You can make a reservation by calling 901-577-7700 for Premier Transportation. If you want to make a reservation from Tennessee Limousine Service, you can call 901-452-6207. You can also call 901-853-5466 for T-Star Limos. After selecting one of these companies, you can take the road to the city center in a fast and comfortable way.

Uber and Lyft

You can complete your travel between the airport and city center by using the Uber and Lyft systems, which are commonly used in many countries particularly the United States of America. The amount you need to pay for these systems is higher compared to taxi, shuttle and bus. However, since these vehicles offer a faster, more comfortable and more privileged travel to the passengers, they are frequently preferred by the passengers travelling between these two locations. If you are planning to travel to the city by using one of these vehicles, you need to download these applications on your mobile phone. In this way, you call a vehicle when you land at the airport without losing time.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in the city offer shuttle service for their guests in order to provide them with comfortable and easy transportation. Comfort Suites, Airport Inn, Fairfield Inn, Double Tree, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Marriott East and Hotel Memphis are among the hotels that you reach by getting on an airport shuttle from the airport. If you will stay at one of these hotels in the city, don’t forget to get information about these shuttles before your travel. When you make a reservation for a hotel shuttle, you can find your vehicle at the exits of the airport terminals after landing at the airport. You can also stand ready for the shuttles departing at certain intervals.

Private Shuttle

Private shuttles are among the fast, reliable and enjoyable transportation alternatives for passengers. You can travel to Memphis city center by selecting a private shuttle company offering airport shuttle service in the city. You can call 901-345-4700 for Signature Flight Support. You can also call 901-345-2992 for Wilson Air Center which is among the other alternatives. After contacting one of these companies, you can travel to the city center from the airport in a fast and comfortable way.

Bus

You can have a fast and budget-friendly travel to the city center by getting on a bus from the bus stops located near the exit doors of Memphis Airport. The bus route 2 departing every 25 minutes carries passengers to the regions like Midtown, Medical District and Downtown. The bus route which starts operating at early hours of the morning carries passengers until evening hours. You can also get to the city center from the airport by using these buses on Saturdays but they operate at less frequent intervals. On Sundays, you don’t have a chance to travel to the city center by using the bus route 2. If you will land at the airport on Sunday, you can evaluate other alternatives like taxi, car rental or shuttle. The bus route, which is the second bus alternative departing from the airport, carries passengers on the routes LeMoyne, Owen College and Downtown. This bus route departs a little later in the morning but offers service until the late hours.

Weather in Memphis

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 11ºC - Max 16ºC
MondayMin 9ºC - Max 13ºC
TuesdayMin 6ºC - Max 12ºC
WednesdayMin 4ºC - Max 8ºC
ThursdayMin 4ºC - Max 9ºC

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