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Airports in Colorado
Denver International Airport
The airport is situated 26 miles (42km) east of Denver and is the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Location
The airport is situated 26 miles (42km) east of Denver and is the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.Getting to the city
The RTD bus services connect the airport to the city centre. Tickets cost $10.50 for a one day pass. The bus stop is located at the DEN Transit centre, which may be accessed from the south end of the Jeppeson Terminal. Limousines and taxis are also available for hire. Airport shuttles provide door-to-door services to central locations. Travellers may also obtain ground transportation information at the Ground Transportation Information Counter located on Level 5 of Jeppesen Terminal. Car rental companies are also available.
Time
GMT -7 (GMT -6 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 1, outside doors 507 and 511 (east side), and 506 and 510 (west side). The rate to the city centre starts from $56. Taxi operators include Denver Yellow Cab and Trans Voyage Taxi.
Transfer between terminals
The underground rail links the Jeppesen Terminal with concourses A, B, and C.
Facilities
Foreign exchange bureaux and ATMs are available throughout the airport. Other facilities include bars, restaurants, duty-free shops, a post office, a massage centre, and tourist information. Travellers can enjoy one of the best collections of public art of any airport. Facilities for the disabled are fully functional, but those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance.
Parking
There is plenty of parking attached to the terminal. Fees start at $5 per hour for economy parking. Reduced rates are available in the off-site Pike Peak Lot, where the rates are $2 per hour and $8 per day. Shuttles run 24 hours a day, every 10 minutes. There is also parking next to the terminal for picking up and dropping off.
Colorado Springs Airport
The airport is located nine miles (16km) southeast of Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
Location
The airport is located nine miles (16km) southeast of Colorado Springs.Getting to the city
There are buses to Colorado Springs and the surrounding region from the airport. Taxis, limousines, rental cars, and airport shuttles are all available at the airport, and some hotels in Colorado Springs offer pick-up services for their guests.
Time
GMT -7 (GMT -6 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Car hire companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo/National, and Enterprise.
Airport Taxis
Springs Cab, Pikes Peak Cab, Rocky Mountain Taxi, and Yellow Cab offer taxis from Colorado Springs Airport. Taxis are metered.
Facilities
Facilities at the airport include ATMs, a visitor information centre, and multiple restaurants and shops.
Parking
Short- and long-term parking is available at the airport. A free shuttle service to the terminal runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.