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Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) south of Ottawa.Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 (613) 248 2000.
Getting to the city: There are hotel shuttle and limousine services available to downtown Ottawa. Bus 97 departs from outside the Arrivals area. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz are all represented at the airport.
Facilities: There are a number of bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as retail outlets, duty free shopping, ATMs and currency exchange services located throughout the airport. Internet access is also available.
Parking: Both short and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.ottawa-airport.ca
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Location: The airport is located 16 miles (27km) northwest of downtown Toronto.Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 (416) 247 7678 (Terminals 1 and 2), and +1 (416) 776 5100 (Terminal 3).
Transfer between terminals: A 24-hour courtesy shuttle bus links the three terminals. The Airport LINK train system also operates a 24-hour free service between Terminals 1 and 3, as well as to the Reduced Rate Parking Lot.
Getting to the city: The LINK Train offers free transportation between terminals 1 and 3, the Sheraton Gateway Hotel and Viscount Station. Several companies, including Coach Canada and Greyhound Canada, provide bus and shuttle transit services to and from the airport into Toronto and surrounding areas. There are information desks in terminals 3 and 1. The airport is also easily accessible on various public transportation routes with providers such as Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and GO Transit. The 24-hour Airport Express bus picks up passengers from the Arrivals level of all terminals and services the downtown bus terminal and major downtown hotels. There are also car rentals, taxis and limousines available to and from the airport.
Car rental: Car rental is available on Level 1 of the parking areas adjacent to each terminal. Rental companies include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, National and Alamo. Other off-airport car rental companies are also available and pre-arranged courtesy shuttles will take customers to their offices outside the airport.
Airport Taxis: There are authorised taxis and limousines available from outside the arrivals hall of the airport. A taxi ride to the city centre will take approximately 40 minutes and cost about C$50.
Facilities: All three terminals are well supplied with facilities, including bureaux de change and ATMs, Internet access, shops and duty-free outlets, hotel reservation services, bars and restaurants, and children's play areas. Wireless Internet access is available in Terminal 1.
Parking: Parking at Toronto B. Pearson International Airport ranges from C$3 for 20 minutes or C$90 per day in the Express Car Park to C$15 per day or C$70 per week in the Value Park Lot. The Daily Park Lot costs C$28 per day and is within walking distance of Terminals 1 and 3.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.gtaa.com