Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP)
Location
The airport is situated 12 miles (19km) from Minneapolis
and eight miles (13km) from St Paul.
Getting to the city
A Ground Transportation information booth provides passengers
with information and directions. City buses leave from the
Lindbergh Terminal to both Minneapolis and St Paul. A light rail
operates between the airport, downtown Minneapolis and Mall of
America. SuperShuttle provides a shared van door-to-door service to
the local cities and towns. Taxis are also available.
Time
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to
November).
Car rental
Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar,
Enterprise, Hertz and National. Shuttle buses to the off-site
rental companies are accessible from the Transit Center.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available at both terminals. The journey from the
airport to Minneapolis is approximately 12 miles (19km), and around
eight miles (13km) to St Paul. To reach the taxi booth from the
Lindbergh Terminal, passengers should cross through the Tram Level
(Level T) toward the parking ramp and go up one level.
Transfer between terminals
The airport's two terminals are linked by covered walkways,
shuttles, and a free light rail.
Facilities
North Star Crossing in the Lindbergh Terminal is a collection of
numerous shops, restaurants, and food courts. Other facilities
include ATMs and bureaux de change, duty-free, and a children's
play area. Business centres situated throughout the airport offer
internet, fax, and photocopying services. Wireless internet access
is also provided. The nearby Hilton hotel offers its rooms and gym
facilities at day rates. Disabled facilities are good. Those with
special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking
Parking for the Humphrey Terminal is in the orange and purple
ramps; Lindbergh Terminal parking is in the blue, green, red, and
gold ramps. All parking is connected to the terminals via skyways.
Short-term parking is $5 for the first hour and $3 per hour
thereafter up to $26 per day. Value parking in the orange ramp is
$19 per day, connected to the Humphrey Terminal by skyway and the
Lindbergh Terminal by light rail.
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