Vancouver

Guide to Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International is Canada's second busiest airport and services around 15 million passengers a year. The airport links directly with destinations all over the world and is only 13 km south of the city.

Terminals and facilities at Vancouver airport

There are two passenger terminals at Vancouver airport, International and Domestic, making it easy to navigate.

ATMs, foreign currency exchange machines and full service banks are situated in both terminals. Post offices and post boxes are also available in both terminals. The airport caters well to the disabled, both terminals readily accessible to the disabled.

Gift shops, newsstands, duty-free shopping, and other stores can be found throughout the two terminals. There are also several stores specializing in fashion and clothing accessories.

The business center is in the International Terminal on the arrivals level and provides fax, photocopying, laser printing, cellular phone rental, secretarial services, computer workstations, data ports, laptop recharging points, and internet ports. For more business facilities, travelers can go to one of the nearby Vancouver airport hotels. The airport hotels offer plenty of facilities for those on business including a room for an overnight stay. More on Vancouver Airport parking and terminal guide here.

Bars, restaurants, fast food outlets, and snack bars are located in both terminals. Some of the restaurants on offer are Peak's Lounge, Noodle Bar & Deli, the Jetside Bar, and Cheers Bar and Lounge.

Picking up a hire car from the airport is no trouble. Several car hire companies offer their services at Vancouver airport. For the best prices on car hire at Vancouver airport, go online.

Hotels at Vancouver International Airport

Travelers who would like to stay close to the airport can do so at one of several Vancouver airport hotels. Many shuttles will also take you to the airport hotels without charge. Book an airport hotel at Vancouver online here.

Some of the airport hotels available are: The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel, and Vancouver Airport Marriott. For more information on these and other hotels at the airport in Vancouver, click here.

Transportation and parking at Vancouver airport

An Airporter bus which operates to the downtown Vancouver hotels, the cruise ship, and bus terminals can take travelers into the city. It departs every 15 minutes. Scheduled buses are also available, and serve the major hotels and destinations in the city centre, South Surrey, Langley, Aldergrove, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Whistler, Vancouver Island, and Seattle.

Another option is to take one of the courtesy shuttles, which connect the long-term parking lot, local hotels, and other locations around the airport. Taxis are also available.

At the Vancouver airport there are several car parks, providing both short-term airport parking and long-term parking. A long-term car park with a courtesy shuttle bus is provided, and the bus transfers passengers to and from the terminals. To reserve a car parking space at Vancouver airport in advance, click here.

Car hire at Vancouver International

To reach the airport by road, cross the Arthur Laing Bridge and then continue along Highway 99. Follow the signs leading to Highway 99 South, and then the airport.

Visitors can hire a car from Vancouver International for a quick ride into the city. There are several car hire companies to choose from at the airport. For the best rates on Vancouver airport hire cars, go online.

Hire car is a good way to get around Vancouver. There is also a lot to see outside of the main city, so a hire car is essential for any day trips. For confirmed bookings on hire cars from the airport at Vancouver, click here.