Getting to the City Center from Guadalajara Intl. - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl. Airport
There are many alternatives to go to the city from Guadalajara Airport, which is located Only 17 km from the city center. Among these alternatives, buses and shuttle minibuses are the most preferred means of public transportation. If you’re in hurry and want a faster transport, you can rent a car or take a taxi. City buses that provide transportation from the airport to the city of Guadalajara take off 30 minutes after every plane landing at the airport. A ticket of city buses to Guadalajara central station, which is located close to the city, is 40 Mexican Pezos ($ 4). Buses departing from Terminal 1 also go directly to the Central Camionera Vieja, near the historic center. The fare is 6 Mexican dollars. In the meantime, you need to say "Bajan" where you want to get off the bus because some of the city buses do not have a push button for stopping. Servicio Colectivo, a company affiliated to the airport, operates minibus services directly to the city from the airport once a day. Airport minibuses, a kind of shuttle, depart from the main terminal building and arrive in Guadalajara city center in 35 minutes. Tickets for the airport minibuses are around 120 Mexican dollars according to the most current data. You can buy your ticket for the minibus from the buffets or vending machines located outside the arrival terminal. In addition, GO Airport Shuttle and GDL Super Shuttle companies offer affordable services. At the exit of both terminals of Guadalajara Airport there are taxis that take you directly to the city. If you want to make an advance reservation from airport taxis, you need to call +523336886002. They offer pre-reservation with more reasonable price options. But on average, you are asked to pay 250-300 Mexican dollars for a taxi ride from Guadalajara Airport to the city center (30 minute journey). During the night, starting at 10 am and ending at 6 am, a 25 percent raise is added to the regular wages because of the night tariff. In addition, taxis called Uber are more budget-friendly than normal. Uber taxis have vehicles at different capacities: 4, 6, 8 and 10 persons. The airport terminal has world-class car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Fox, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, National, Veico Car Rental, Optima, Sixt and Thrifty Dollar. Besides, getting services from local car rental companies can be a good option in terms of budget. From Guadalajara Airport you have to use the Highway 23 motorway to Chapala to get to the city center. This journey lasts about 30 minutes.Bus
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Getting to Guadalajara Intl. - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl. Airport from the City Center
You will be able to get to the Guadalajara Airport, 17 kilometers southeast of the city, quickly by bus and shuttle minibuses from the center of the city. You can use the taxi which is slightly more expensive than public transport, or you can rent your car.
Bus
City buses departing from Guadalajara central station provide access to Guadalajara Airport within 30 minutes. You can get on this city bus by paying 40 Mexican Pezos ($ 4). A second option is taking a direct bus from Cetral Vieja or the old central bus station to Guadalajara Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 buildings; this is a 20-minute ride. You can provide this access by paying only 6 Mexican dollars. You should pay attention to the fact that it writes "El Centro" on the bus that you will take from the city.
Minibus
There are airport minibuses that provide a fast transportation service between Guadalajara city center and Guadalajara airport. These minibuses depart every hour from the city center and go directly to the airport. The minibus ticket that you can purchase from the ticket sales points in the city center costs 120 Mexican Dollars according to most recent data. There are also transfer services provided by GO Airport Shuttle and GDL Super Shuttle.
Taxi
Using taxis to get to the airport in Guadalajara, where taxis are widely used, is both comfortable and reliable. Instead of losing time at the stops, you can go to the airport by paying an average of 250-300 Mexican dollars. Your journey lasts approximately 30-35 minutes.
You can call +523336886002 to reach the most popular taxi service that provides transportation between the city center and Guadalajara Airport. If you make an advance reservation, this price can be even lower. However, due to the overnight tariff from 10 pm to 6 am in the morning, the taxi drivers are asking a 25% increased price during this period.
Car Rental
It is possible that you will encounter many national and international car rental companies in the central regions of the city. Some of these companies are Avis, Budget, Fox, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, National, Veico Car Rental, Optima, Sixt and Thrifty Dollar. It is quite easy and affordable to go to Guadalajara airport by car that you can rent in Guadalajara. You need to travel in the direction of Chapala, using the express way Highway 23 for your trip. You can reach the airport in about 30 minutes. Daily car rental rates vary between 400-700 Mexican Pezos.
Airport Information
Guadalajara Airport, another official name "Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla", is next to the Tlajomulca Municipal Building. It is located 17 kilometers (30 kilometers drive distance) in the south-east of Guadalajara city center. Guadalajara Airport, Mexico's second largest and third busiest airport, has an annual passenger capacity of 10 million. Guadalajara Airport, an international airport, is open to all domestic and international flights and has multiple facilities for its passengers.
Some of the alternatives available at the airport with a total of 2 terminals are ATMs, currency exchange offices and banks, numerous cafes, restaurants and bars, duty free shops and various souvenir shops at the departure terminal, market, post office, free internet access, VIP lounges, tourist counseling tables.
Stores such as Divers, Airport Market, Dufry, Indita Mia, Pineda Covali, Lacoste, Gandhi Librerias, News & Books, Cloe, Sunglass Hut, Farmacia Benavides, Converse, Gran Via and Scappino Ropa are all located in Terminal 1.
The names of the cafes and restaurants at the airport are as follows; Wings, Subway, Starbucks Coffee, Medas, La Pausa, Krispy Kreme, Johnny Rockets, Guacamole, Break Station, El Quijote, Umo Bar, Chili's, California Pizza Kitchen, Tres Amigos, De Volada Grab N Go, Burger King and Natural Break.
