Full Name : Vancouver International Airport
Location : The airport is located eight miles (13km) south of
Vancouver.
time zone : GMT -8 (GMT -7 between the first Sunday in April
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Telephone : Tel: +1 (604) 207 7077.
interterminal transfer : The two terminals are within walking distance
of each other, but a courtesy shuttle is
available.
Transfer to city : Scheduled buses are available to downtown Vancouver,
Whistler, Vancouver Island and Washington State; the Airporter bus
to downtown Vancouver costs C$13.50 one way. Courtesy shuttles
transport passengers to the Long-Term Parking Lot, South Terminal,
local hotels and other destinations near the airport. Public bus
services to Vancouver, Richmond and further afield are available at
the Airport Station Bus Terminal, near the Delta Hotel; information
on schedules and fares is available at TransLink, Tourism
InfoCentres and Customer Service counters in both terminals. Car
rentals and taxis are also available, as are Highend Limousines
(604 298 1000).
Car hire companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz,
National and Thrifty are represented next to the terminal on the
ground floor. Highend Limousines (604 298 1000) are also available
to rent.
Metered taxis are available around the clock outside
the terminals. Look for the green signs which indicate a taxi
pick-up position. Taxis charge around C$27 for the 30 minute
journey into downtown. Price and journey time is higher during rush
hour. A tip of 10 to 15 per cent is expected.
A selection of short- and long-term parking options
are available, with a shuttle bus linking the more distant parking
areas to the terminals. Valet parking is also
available.
Facilities : Both terminals have ATMs, bureaux de change and
a bank. There is a selection of bars, restaurants and fast food
outlets scattered throughout the airport, as well as a variety of
shops, including duty-free, Internet access, baggage storage and a
medical centre. Children's play areas and a nursery are also
available.
Departure tax : None.
Website :
www.yvr.ca
