Airports in Ohio

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Location

The airport is situated 13 miles (21km) southwest of Cleveland.

Getting to the city

Taxis, shuttles, and limos operate at the airport. The RTA provides a regular train service between the airport and downtown Cleveland via the Tower City Station.

It departs every 15 minutes and takes less than 30 minutes. The train station is on the lower level of the main terminal, while hotel shuttles can be called from the hotel courtesy phones in the baggage claim area. Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft are also available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise, Thrifty, and National. The consolidated car rental facility can be reached by a shuttle bus, which departs from the door across from baggage claim 7.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the baggage claim level of the airport. Flat rates based on distance are charged.

Facilities

Facilities include ATMs and currency exchange, restaurants, bars, lounges, an interfaith centre, child facilities, mail services, shops, and tourist information.

Parking

Short and long-term parking is available.

www.clevelandairport.com

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Location

The airport is situated six miles (10km) northeast of Columbus.

Getting to the city

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) buses run to destinations throughout the city. Express Route 52 connects the airport to Ohio State University, while the 92 Crosstown bus has service to the Easton Transit Centre.

The AirConnect service provides a direct trasnfer between the airport and Downtown Columbus, costing $2.75 per ride. Tickets for this service can be purchased by credit or debit card at the bus stop near the taxi station.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty, and National.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available for hire 24-hours a day in the ground transportation area of the terminal. Taxis are metered, and the average cost to downtown Columbus is between $23 and $28.

Facilities

The airport is easily accessible to disabled passengers. There is an excellent choice of restaurants and shops. Other facilities include ATMs, WiFi, charging stations, a meditation room, an airport information desk, and a lost and found service.

Parking

Short-term and long-term parking is available at John Glenn International Airport. Both cost $5 per hour while long-term parking could cost up to $20 per day.

www.flycolumbus.com

Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Location

The airport is situated 13 miles (21km) south of downtown Cincinnati.

Getting to the city

TANK public bus services are available between the airport and downtown Cincinnati and Covington, seven days a week. Executive Transportation offers a shuttle service that can take passengers directly to hotels and other locations in downtown Cincinnati and Covington for a fee.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar, Enterprise, Payless, Thrifty, Zipcar, and National. Shuttles transport customers to the rental companies.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the curb outside the baggage claim area. An average fare to downtown Cincinnati is around $30 to 40.

Facilities

Airport facilities include ATMs, a bank and currency exchange facilities, restaurants, shops (including duty-free), lounges, smoking lounges, shoeshine service, information desks, and a chapel. The airport is easily accessible to disabled passengers.

Parking

There are numerous parking facilities at the airport, including the attached Terminal Garage ($10 per day), the ValuPark lot ($9 per day), which is connected to the terminal via shuttle, and the Curbside Valet parking option ($30 per day).

www.cvgairport.com

Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)

Location

The airport is located between Akron and Canton, about 15 miles (24km) southeast of Akron.

Getting to the city

The Akron Metro bus service is available from the airport to the city centre and to a number of other nearby towns and cities. Taxi services and rental cars are also available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, and National.

Airport Taxis

A number of taxi companies operate from the airport, with most accepting both cash and major credit cards. Taxis are metered.

Facilities

Airport facilities include restaurants, fast food outlets, free WiFi, shops, a business centre, massage chairs, and a children's play area.

Parking

Short-term parking at Akron-Canton Airport costs roughly $2 per hour, up to $16 per day, while weekly rates are available in the long-term ($66 per week) and economy ($54 per week) parking lots. There is a free waiting area for drivers picking up or dropping off passengers.

www.akroncantonairport.com

Dayton Airport (DAY)

Location

The airport is located 12 miles (19km) north of central Dayton.

Getting to the city

Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft are available, as too are courtesy shuttles. The bus service RTA Route 43 connects the airport to downtown Dayton.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental desks are located in the baggage claim area, and include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available between 7am and midnight, and can be booked via the Taxi Starter booth directly in front of the terminal.

Facilities

Terminal facilities include an information centre, lost and found, business centre, post office, shoeshine service, massage chairs, charging stations, ATMs, vending machines, postal and FedEx shipping services, several restaurants and bars, a book store and newsagent, as well as a number of other shops.

Parking

The garage costs $3 per half hour while it has a daily maximum $20. The short-term lot is free for the first 30 minutes, then charges at $3 per half hour, with a $18 daily limit. The long-term lot is $2 per hour up to $14 per day. Connected to the terminal via shuttle, the economy lot has a $4.95 flat rate and a weekly rate of $34.65.

www.daytonairport.com