Vancouver Airport

Full name: Vancouver International Airport

Location: The airport is located 8 miles (13km) south of Vancouver.

Time: GMT -8 (GMT -7 between the first Sunday in April and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Contacts:
Tel: +1 (604) 207 7077.

Transfer between terminals:
The two terminals are within walking distance of each other, but a courtesy shuttle is available.

Transfer to the city:
Public bus 98 B connects the airport to Downtown Vancouver and leaves from the Airport Station Bus Terminal near the Delta Hotel. The station is connected to the airport by bus 424. The Airporter provides a regular service to downtown hotels, the Canada Place cruise ship terminal, the bus depot and train station (C$12). There are also scheduled bus services to the resorts of Whistler, Vancouver Island and destinations in nearby Washington State. Metered taxis are available outside the terminals (approximate fare to downtown Vancouver C$25).

Car rental:
Car hire companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Thrifty are represented next to the terminal on the ground floor. A shuttle bus carries passengers to the off-site offices of Discount, Dollar and Enterprise.

Facilities:
Both terminals have ATMs, bureaux de change and a bank. There is a selection of bars, restaurants and fast food outlets littered throughout the airport, as well as a variety of shops, including duty-free; Internet access and a medical centre. Children's play areas and a nursery are also available.

Parking:
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.

Website: www.yvr.ca