The airport is located 20 miles (32km) southwest of downtown Detroit.
Time Zone
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Phone Number
Tel: +1 734 147 7678.
Terminal Transfer
White 'Terminal-to-Terminal' vans provide a free shuttle service between the three terminals.
Ground Transport
SMART public buses connect to central Detroit from the lower level near the Ground Transportation offices at the North Terminal, the fare for a regular route trip is $1.50. Taxis and sedan services are also available, a 4-passenger sedan to downtown Detroit costs $52. There are car hire companies represented at the airport. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to the city center by car/taxi and about 45 minutes by bus.
Car Rental
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis
Metro Airport Taxis are available from the airport and cost about $41 to the city center, which should take approximately 20-30 minutes.
Airport Facilities
The main concentration of restaurants, bars, cafes, and fast food outlets are in the McNamara Terminal, although the other two terminals also have bars and eateries. There are numerous shops located throughout the airport, including duty-free. ATMs, wireless Internet and bureau de change are available in all terminals. The two on-site hotels offer conference and business facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should inform their airline in advance.
Car Parking
The airport has both short and long-term parking. Valet parking is also available. Red 'Parking Lot' vans provide a free shuttle service from the parking lots to the terminal buildings.
