James M Cox Dayton International Airport - DAY

Whether you plan on driving yourself or hiring transportation, getting to and from Dayton International Airport is fairly easy. Most trips into the Dayton area take less than a half-hour - in fact, getting to the intersection of I-70 and I-75 usually takes less than five minutes.

There are several transportation options for getting to and from the airport, including a number of rental car companies, shuttle service, and taxis.

Car Rental

Renal car counters are located in the terminal building near baggage claim. It is recommended to make reservations ahead of time, but cars may be available upon arrival.

• Alamo: 888-826-6893
• Avis: 800-331-1212
• Budget: 800-527-0700
• Enterprise: 800-325-8007
• Hertz: 800-654-3131
• National: 800-328-4567

Airport Shuttles

Charter Vans, Inc., is DAY's shuttle service of choice (937-898-4043; www.chartervans.com). The service runs between 6 a.m. and midnight. Vans, mini-buses, and charter buses are available through this service. Fees vary depending on the number of passengers and destination, but average around $35 one way and $65 round trip. Rates for groups of two or more are less. Most trips into downtown Dayton take about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

Taxi Services

Taxi service to and from DAY is available by calling the airport's taxi hotline at 937-228-1155, or by dialing individual taxi services directly. A number of cab companies serve the airport:

• Dayton Express Company: 937-226-9999
• Dayton Yellow Cab: 937-228-1155
• Miami Liberty/Checker: 937-222-2822
• Skyair, Inc.: 937-254-1100
• Diamond Taxi: 937-277-1000

Most trips by taxi into downtown Dayton from the airport take about 20-30 minutes and cost about $25 to $30, depending on the number of passengers.