Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Location

The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of downtown Atlanta.

Getting to the city

The airport is serviced by the trains and buses of the local Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Tickets to downtown Atlanta cost $2.50 and the journey takes around 20 minutes. Other options like taxis, shuttles and limousines are all available at the Ground Transportation Center, located near the baggage claim area of the arrival's lobby.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the Ground Transportation Center, located near the baggage claim area of the arrivals lobby. The fixed fare from the airport to downtown Atlanta is $30 and a $2-per-person fee applies for two or more passengers.

Facilities

The airport offers more than 250 concessions for services, food, beverages, and retail shopping. Additional services include currency exchange offices and ATMs, internet access, meeting rooms, and cell phone hire. Other facilities include an interfaith chapel, smoking lounges, a post office, nursing stations, and concierge services.

Parking

Parking is charged at $3 per hour for all lots, however daily rates range from $10 to $36 depending on their distance from the terminal. The hourly parking lots located in front of each terminal are the most convenient parking for picking up or dropping off. There are also daily lots adjacent to the airport's main terminal and economy lots nearby. The Park & Ride lots are the cheapest option and are connected by regular shuttle buses. Electrical vehicle charging stations are available at the airport.

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The two terminals and six concourses are connected by an automated people mover which operates approximately every two minutes. A fifteen minute shuttle ride connects the International Terminal with the Domestic Terminal's ground transportation area.