Transportation Options to/from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Car Rental

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) has a consolidated rental car facility located off the airport grounds. Shuttle service is available to take all rental car customers from the main terminal to the rental car facility. Shuttles are located on the lower roadway island and can be accessed by exiting from Door #5 on the baggage claim level of the main terminal. For travelers needing assistance, a telephone center with rental car information is located near the door.

The shuttle bus ride from the terminal to the rental car facility takes approximately five to seven minutes. The shuttle busses run continuously twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, 365 days per year.

Vehicles for handicapped are available by pre-arrangement with select agencies.

Taxi Service

Located at the South End on the Baggage Claim Level (Adjacent to baggage carousel eleven (11) of the Terminal).

Rates are computed by a meter; however taxicabs may, upon request of passengers, accept fares where the rate is computed on an hourly basis.

Limousine Services

Over 36 limousine companies provide service to travelers at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. All limousine service must be arranged in advance.

Rail Service

For a quick, convenient ride between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and downtown Cleveland use the RTA Red Line. The "Rapid" is simple to catch, fast (just 22 minutes to Downtown Cleveland) and inexpensive (only $2 one way, or $4.50 for an all day pass). RTA's airport station is located on the lower level of the Terminal Complex. To reach the rapid transit line just take the elevators or escalators near the center of the Ticketing and Baggage Claim Levels. The Red Line operates every 15 minutes from 4:30am until 12:59am , Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, the rail service operates until 9:55pm. After that, you can take the RTA 22 bus that departs from the upper ticketing level every half-hour until 1am.

Parking

Two short-term parking lots and one long-term parking garage are connected to the passenger terminal via enclosed walkways and automated sidewalks. Several remote shuttle parking lots are also available.