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Located in the state of Texas of the United States of America, Lubbock is one of the largest and most populous cities of the state. In Lubbock, located in the northwest of Texas, a continental and arid climate is effective in general. Although short-term precipitation is seen especially during the seasonal changes, the city is located in an arid geography in general. From time to time strong tornadoes and typhoons also occur in the region and this affects the life in the city negatively. In addition, Lubbock is famous for its large and fertile cotton fields, and cotton is used in the production of many textile products.
The lights observed in the city in the 1950s and known as the "Lubbock Lights" are accepted as one of the greatest UFO events in the region. Although the researches carried out revealed that the lights may have been observed for different reasons, this phenomenon is still a mystery.
Lubbock is a city developed in many areas, especially education. For shopping, it is also possible to find the discount stores of many famous brands, especially Banana Republic and Chico's. You can visit the Silent Wings Museum, where interesting examples of military defense works in the city are exhibited. The city offers many different alternatives in terms of museums, concert halls and theaters. In addition, the National Ranching Heritage Center which provides clues about the town life especially during the foundation years of the city and the American Wind Power Center, which is a paradise for windmill enthusiasts, are among the first places to be visited in the city.
Transportation to Lubbock City Center from Airport
Lubbock Preston Smith Intl. - Lubbock Intl. Airport
It is possible to fly directly to the cities such as Las Vegas, Denver, Houston and Dallas from Lubbock International Airport, located about 5 miles (8 km.) outside the city center. Passengers who arrive at the airport and want to get to the city center can choose from a variety of alternatives, such as taxi, private transfer service, and car rental providing transportation services from Lubbock International Airport.
Passengers taking a taxi or other vehicles can have the chance to reach the city center on an economical, safe and fast journey thanks to the fact that Lubbock International Airport is only 5 miles away from the city center.
Besides, the passengers staying in one of the hotels in the area can also enjoy hotel shuttles providing transfer service between Lubbock International Airport and the city center at affordable prices or free of charge.
Prior reservation is required to benefit from hotel shuttles. On the other hand, taxis or rental cars can be used directly upon arrival at the airport without a reservation.
Taxi
Lubbock International Airport is a frequently preferred airport for transportation to the area. For this reason, the passengers arriving at the airport won't have any difficulty finding a taxi at the terminal exit. However, if you need to arrive late to the city center from the airport and can't find a taxi in front of the terminal building, you can take the car rental option at Lubbock International Airport.
Rent a car
The offices of car rental companies such as Alamo, Hertz, National, Enterprise, Thrifty, and AVIS are at the service of passengers at Lubbock International Airport. You can contact almost all of the car rental offices at the airport via the phone and internet in advance, and you can book the car you need. Once you rent a car after your arrival at the airport, head to the city center from Lubbock International Airport and then you will reach the city center in about 15 minutes.
Private Transfer Services
As in many parts of the country, private transfer services are among the options for the passengers who would like to get to the city center from Lubbock International Airport. Moreover, some hotels in Lubbock and around provide airport transfer service free of charge. You can contact your hotel in advance and you can enjoy a comfortable journey to the city center from Lubbock International Airport taking advantage of the hotel shuttle service, if available. You can get information at the information desk at Lubbock International Airport for private transfer services and you can call a service company to arrange a transfer vehicle at the airport terminal. If the number of passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport is 6 or above, you can choose a larger vehicle. The transfer services provide direct transfer from terminal buildings of Lubbock International Airport to the hotels and other points in the city center.
