Los Angeles, CA, USA

Guide to Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the third busiest airport in the world. It is located on the southern coast of California 15 miles southwest of LA. The airport sees thousands of domestic and international commercial flights every year.

Terminals and facilities at LAX

Each of its nine terminal buildings serves a different group of airline companies. Several terminals serve mostly domestic American airlines. Terminals 2 and 5 are for many non-American airline companies, and Terminal 9 – The Tom Bradley International Terminal, handles long haul international flights.

ATMs are positioned in each terminal on both the arrivals and departures levels. Bureaux de change are in the departures halls of all terminals, in the arrivals halls of the TBI (Tom Bradley International) Terminal, and Terminals 2, 5 and 7. For the disabled, TDD telephones are located in Terminals 1-8. Designated parking areas are available and are appropriately located near lifts.

Duty-free shopping is readily available in terminals 2-8, and in the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Bookshops, clothes outlets, sunglasses shops, and many other shopping opportunities are plentiful.

There is an array of business facilities at the airport, including internet access. However, to find more business facilities, travelers can go to one of the nearby LA airport hotels. There are many airport hotels to choose from, and they are also a good place to catch some sleep before an early flight out. More information on Los Angeles airport hotels here.

You will find cafes, bars, restaurants and snack shops to suit all tastes located throughout the airport.

All the major car hire companies are available from the LA airport. Driving a hire car in LA is really the best way to get around. To book a hire car from Los Angeles airport at a good rate, go online.

Hotels at Los Angeles International Airport

There are a variety of hotels on offer at the Los Angeles airport. The airport hotels are available at a wide range of prices as well, so it's best to find what you're looking for online. You can reserve a hotel in Los Angeles airport here.

Some of the airport hotels you can choose from are: Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport Hotel, Quality Hotel LAX Los Angeles, and Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport Hotel. For rates on these airport hotels at Los Angeles and more, click here.

Transportation and parking at LAX

Outbound buses, shuttles, and courtesy vans can be picked up from the designated areas on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal. The areas are signed Van, LAX Shuttle, Bus Stop and Courtesy Tram. The Fly-Away Bus Service leaves Terminal 1 and picks up on the Lower Level, at the Bus Stop sign. It runs between 05:30 and 24:00 daily at intervals of 30 minutes. City buses can be boarded adjacent to Parking Lot 'C' by taking the 'C' Shuttle.

Frequent, free shuttles are available between each terminal for making airline connections. Also, there is a complimentary rail shuttle every 12-15 minutes. This will reach the Aviation station on the green line of the metro light rail network. Taxis are available on the Lower Level. Airport authorized taxis all display an official seal.

Los Angeles International Airport parking is available in two forms - daily and metered parking. Both are located near all terminals in the Central Terminal Area. Disabled passenger airport parking is offered in each lot. To make sure you can get a parking space, it's best to reserve airport parking in advance. You can book Los Angeles airport car parking here.

Car hire at the Los Angeles airport

From whichever main highway you start on, you need to take World Way North and and that will lead you straight to the airport.

You can hire a car directly from the Los Angeles airport. Car hire companies such as Avis, Budget, and Hertz are all offered. To get a good deal on a car hired from Los Angeles airport, click here.

A hire car is not only convenient for getting around the city, but also for driving to many of the attractions outside of Los Angeles. Disneyland, Universal Studios, and many of the beaches are all a short drive by hire car from the city. More information on hiring a car from Los Angeles airport here.

Website: www.lawa.org

Information: 310.646.5252