Los Angeles InternationalAirport Code: LAX
Full Airport Name: Los Angeles International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) southwest of Los Angeles.
Time Zone: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
Phone Number: Tel: +1 310 646 5252.
Terminal Transfer: A free shuttle bus takes passengers between the International and seven other terminals.
Ground Transport: A free shuttle bus service runs to the Metro Rail Green Line Aviation Station from the lower
level of each terminal. Another shuttle connects to the Bus Center, from where city buses serve the Los Angeles area. Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle are both shared-ride van services; reservations are recommended. Some hotels also offer transport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Vehicle rental sites are located off the airport therefore many of these rental car companies provide phone links inside or near the baggage claim areas on the Lower/Arrival Level of the terminals so travelers can request a free shuttle pick up to reach the rental car sites.
Airport Facilities: Passenger services at the airport include ATMs and currency exchange, a business center, baggage storage, shops, restaurants and bars. Internet kiosks are located throughout the airport as well as wireless Internet and the Travel Right Cafe in Terminal 4 has laptop connections. Cell phones can be rented in Arrivals. Facilities for the disabled are excellent.
Car Parking: There are eight central car parks offering long and short-term parking that are connected to the terminals by the LAX shuttle bus. There is also a Cell Phone Waiting Lot.
Departure Tax: There is a passenger facility charge of $4.50.
Website: www.lawa.org
Bob Hope AirportAirport Code: BUR
Full Airport Name: Bob Hope Airport
Location: The airport is situated three miles (5km) from Burbank and 12 miles (20km) north of Los Angeles.
Time Zone: GMT -8 (GMT -7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
Phone Number: Tel: +1 818 840 8840.
Ground Transport: The Metrolink and Amtrack train station is linked to the main terminal by a free shuttle service, but is only a short walk away, and services downtown Los Angeles as well as other destinations. The airport is also on the MTA public bus route, which go to Burbank as well as downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood.
Car Rental: Car hire counters are available in Terminal B and include Alamo, Avis, Hertz and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a bank, ATMs, restaurants, wireless Internet access, shops and an information desk in Terminal A.
Car Parking: Short and long-term parking lots are available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.burbankairport.com
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