Portland International Airport (PDX)
Location: The airport is sited 9 miles (14km) from downtown
Portland.
Time: GMT Â?8 (GMT 7 from March to
November).
Contacts:
Transfer City:
Car Rental: The Car Rental Centre on the first floor of the parking garage
has Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise and Hertz offices.
Alamo/National and Thrifty have kiosks outside the CRC.
Airport Taxis: The airport is also served by taxis and limos, although these
may need to be ordered by telephone. Taxi rates are regulated and
the fare to downtown should be $25. Reputable providers include
Broadway Cab Company (Tel: (503) 227 1234) and Green Cab (Tel:
(503) 252 442).
Airport Facilities: The airport has several ATMs, a currency exchange bureau, and a
shopping mall called the 'Oregon Market', which includes
restaurants, coffee bars and a pub. There is also a postal service,
information desks and a state-of-the-art conference centre.
Car Parking: Portland International offers ample parking options, including
long-term and economy, in close proximity to the terminal building
with a direct connection to the I-205 highway. Valet parking costs
$10 per hour or $30 per day. Short-term parking starts at $3 per
hour and costs $24 per day. Long-term parking costs $16 per day and
economy parking is just $10 per day.
Departure Tax: None. |