Getting Around

Rental Car Changes
All rental car pick-up and drop offs are no longer located in the airport terminals. All vehicles must be received and returned at the rental car agency location. This is in preparation for the brand new Rental Car Center coming 2006. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Airport Car Rental Counters
The following car rental companies are at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. All of these have car rental counters in the baggage claim area of all terminals.

Name           Toll Free            Local
Advantage     (800) 777-5500     (602) 244-0450
Alamo           (800) 327-9633     (602) 244-0897
Avis              (800) 831-2847     (602) 273-3222
Budget          (800) 527-0700
Dollar            (800) 800-4000
Enterprise      (800) 736-8222    (602) 225-0588
Hertz             (800) 654-3131    (602) 267-8822
National         (800) 227-7368    (602) 275-4771
Thrifty            (800) 847-4389    (602) 244-0311

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers a variety of transportation options. Each has certain advantages and each calculates rate of fare in a slightly different way. It is recommended that you determine your approximate fare before you start your trip.

Fare Calculation
All rates of fare in this guide are the maximum rates allowed under contract with the airport. Actual rates may be less. Discussion with drivers is encouraged. Many will negotiate. Current rates should also be posted on the outside of each vehicle.

Taxis
Three taxi companies have contracted with Sky Harbor Airport to provide service to our travelers for the following rates. There are no extra charges for more than one in the party or for baggage. You may choose any taxi you wish from the waiting line. The three companies are: AAA Cab (602) 437-4000, Allstate (602) 275-8888 and Discount (602) 266-1110.

Description         Fare
First Mile                   $5.00

Additional Mile           $1.80

Airport Surcharge       $1.00

Traffic delay per hour $20.00

Time Scheduled Vans
One company, SuperShuttle, operates 24 hours a day on a time scheduled basis. It offers airport-to-door service. Vans depart at least every 15 minutes to all areas of the Valley from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with lesser frequencies from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Fares are charged on a flat rate to each sector of geographic area. (Note: Current rates are probably lower. Check rate on outside of vehicle or contact company). Call (602) 244-9000/voice or (602) 243-7786/TDD, for reservations.

Super Shuttle Rates           Single        Additional Person
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley   $10-35                    $6
Tempe/Mesa                         $7-35                    $6
Downtown (&West)                $6-35                    $6
Glendale/Sun City                $12-35                    $6
Biltmore/Central Phoenix        $7-35                    $6

Limousines
Unscheduled limousines offer airport-to-door service. Rates are set according to the address being within a given "zone." Zones are set at five mile increments from the airport.

Presently, these limousine companies offer service to travelers: AAA, AM, Affordable, Aries, Arizona Chauffeur, Carmel, Empire, Esquire, Luxe, Manhattan, Monarch, Prince and TLC. Their rates include one or two in a party to the same address. The rate for three or more in one party to the same address is $7 for each additional passenger.

Passengers are free to negotiate with the drivers for a lower rate, especially if the person waits for other passengers to load who will "share the fare."

Passengers can also lease the limousine for an hourly rate of $30 per hour. There is a two hour minimum charge for the rate.

Limousine Rate Information
Zone A     0-5 miles       $15
Zone B     5-10 miles     $20
Zone C    10-20 miles    $30
Zone D    20-25 miles    $35
Zone E    25-30 miles    $40
Zone F    30-35+ miles  $50

VIP or Prearranged
A number of companies operate from Sky Harbor as private carriers. If you prefer service from a particular company, check to see if they are permitted to operate from the airport. If you make reservations for private transportation, verify with the carrier as to where they will be loading at the airport.

Buses
Phoenix Transit Bus
Red Line and #13 provide lift-equipped transportation to and from the airport and throughout the metropolitan area. For city-wide route information and schedules call 253-5000/voice or 261-8208/TDD, pick up a copy of the Bus Book available at the Information Desk in any terminal, or visit www.valleymetro.org.

Dial-A-Ride
Available to seniors and people with disabilities seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. To reserve your ride call 253-4000/voice or call the Arizona Relay Service 231-0961/TDD. Cabs and private van services are offered by several different companies in the Phoenix area. Also, many hotels and resorts offer free transportation for their guests to and from Sky Harbor. A courtesy phone center is located adjacent to the baggage claim areas at the passenger terminals or check with your accommodation provider for details.

Courtesy
Many hotels and resorts provide free pick-up service for their patrons. Check with your place of accommodation for more information on their service. A courtesy phone center for many hotels and resorts is located adjacent to the baggage claim areas at the passenger terminals.

Service for People with Disabilities
Taxis and limousines will transport passengers with disabilities who use wheelchairs at no additional charge if wheelchairs or other appliances can be folded to fit in the trunk with luggage.

Lift-equipped service is available for passengers who use wheelchairs at no additional charge on SuperShuttle. Passengers wishing this service may call 244-9000 (1-800-331-3565 outside Arizona, 243-7786/TDD) for reservations.

Accessible van service is provided by several private companies. You will need to contact each VIP, prearranged or courtesy carrier individually to inquire whether they provide service for people with disabilities and what their rates are.