Memphis Travel Guide

Memphis International

Airport Code

MEM

Full Airport Name

Memphis International Airport

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (12km) south of Memphis city center.

Time Zone

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).

Phone Number

Tel: +1 901 922 8000.

Ground Transport

Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) public buses leave regularly for the city center from a bus station near Terminal C, and there are also services to many out-of-town destinations. Taxis are available outside the terminal building. Car rental companies are represented at the airport; free telephones are available in the baggage claim areas to phone for a complimentary shuttle service to take passengers to the desired rental car company.

Car Rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport are Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Enterprise and Thrifty. A shuttle bus takes passengers to the car rental pick-up area from outside the baggage reclaim area; free telephones are available in the baggage claim areas to phone for a complimentary shuttle service to take passengers to the desired rental car company.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside terminal B baggage claim area at the ground level. A taxi from the airport to the city center will cost about US$23 and take approximately 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Passengers may negotiate the fare for destinations outside of the city limits.

Airport Facilities

There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafes and a variety of shops, including an Elvis gift shop. The International Travel Insurance and Business Service Center, located by Ticket Lobby B, provides a variety of services to business travelers including foreign currency and travelers check exchange, travel insurance and fax and photocopy services. 24-hour ATMs are located in Ticket Lobby B next to the Aviation Historical Room and American Express has an Express Cash Machine for travelers checks located in Concourse B. Disabled facilities at the airport are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Car Parking

There is a three-level parking garage across the terminal driveway that offers two areas of parking: Short-term is for stays of a few minutes to a few hours and long-term is for overnight or extended stays. A free shuttle service is available between the long-term lots and the Terminal Building.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.mscaa.com