Getting Around
The excellent public transport system in Austin provides cheap public buses and vans that cover all neighbourhoods, including downtown and the university campus, for a flat fare. Transfers between buses are free and valid for three hours.
Taxis are available from hotel taxi stands during the day and by phone at night. Pedicabs can also be found on the streets in the entertainment districts such as East and West 6th Street, and the Warehouse District. Multiple local ride-hailing services are available along with larger companies such as Uber and Lyft.
Driving in Austin can be very confusing, with a lack of clear east-west routes through the city centre and the fact that locals tend to refer to highways by unofficial names. The city centre can become congested at rush hour.
Airports
Austin-Bergstrom International
The airport is situated five miles (8km) from downtown Austin.
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
Location
The airport is situated five miles (8km) from downtown Austin.Getting to the city
The Capital Metro bus serves the airport every 30 minutes from the stop outside baggage claim. The trip takes 20 to 30 minutes to the city. Several hotels offer free shuttles, while taxis and car rentals are available too.
Time
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Onsite rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Payless, Thrifty and National.
Airport Taxis
Taxi companies servicing Austin-Bergstrom airport include Yellow Cab, Austin Cab and Lone Star Cab. A trip from the airport to the CBD should take about 20 minutes. The minumum fare is $12.30 plus a $1 surcharge. Ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft are also available.
Transfer between terminals
Passengers will have to leave the Barbara Jordan Terminal and organise a taxi to the South Terminal or take a shuttle.
Facilities
Postal services are available at the airport, and there are several ATMs in the terminal. Shops include newsagents and a gift shop, and there are numerous restaurants and bars to choose from. There is also artwork on display, and live music performances on selected dates. The Business and Technology Center in the east concourse offers foreign currency exchange, standard airline trip insurance, and internet access. There is also an on-site airport hotel.
Parking
The parking garages one and two, opposite the terminal, charge up to $25 per day. The Economy Lots charge $8 per day and are connected to the terminal by a free shuttle service.