Getting Around Gulf Shores
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Gulf Shores Airport information
Approximate taxi fare: $164.81 USD
Just one hour from Gulf Shores, Mobile Regional Airport serves as the main air connection destination for travelers to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The airport features 50 daily flights to five major destinations in the United States: Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Memphis, Atlanta and Charlotte.
Despite the airport's relatively small size, Mobile Regional serves over 600,000 passengers a year. The airport boasts an array of traveler-friendly amenities including free wireless Internet access. Hungry passengers can also grab a bite at the Chart Room Bar or Cruise City Bar and Grill.
Just one hour from Gulf Shores, Mobile Regional Airport serves as the main air connection destination for travelers to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The airport features 50 daily flights to five major destinations in the United States: Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Memphis, Atlanta and Charlotte.
Despite the airport's relatively small size, Mobile Regional serves over 600,000 passengers a year. The airport boasts an array of traveler-friendly amenities including free wireless Internet access. Hungry passengers can also grab a bite at the Chart Room Bar or Cruise City Bar and Grill.
Gulf Shores Ground information
Travelers desiring a rental car during their trip can find counters for Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty inside Mobile Regional airport. Additionally, Budget maintains an office across the street from the airport, accessible via a complimentary shuttle.
Travelers at Pensacola Regional Airport have access to counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
Travelers at Pensacola Regional Airport have access to counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
Gulf Shores Public information
Baldwin Rural Area Transit System (BRATS) Bus System
The Baldwin Rural Area Transit System (BRATS) includes a limited number of fixed routes, but operates largely as a reservation based system. Fares begin at $1 and are based on the number of miles traveled. The maximum fare is $3.
Shuttles
Shuttles are available from Mobile Regional Airport and from the Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Travel from Mobile Regional Airport should be arranged in advance; fares are approximately $80 per person. Fare from Pensacola Golf Coast Regional Airport is approximately $75.
Rental Cars
Travelers desiring a rental car during their trip can find counters for Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty inside Mobile Regional airport. Additionally, Budget maintains an office across the street from the airport, accessible via a complimentary shuttle.
Travelers at Pensacola Regional Airport have access to counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
Taxis
Taxi cab service is available from both Mobile Regional Airport and the Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport. The approximate fare for travel from Mobile Regional Airport to the Gulf Coast is $164. From Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport to the Gulf Coast, fare is about $101.
The Baldwin Rural Area Transit System (BRATS) includes a limited number of fixed routes, but operates largely as a reservation based system. Fares begin at $1 and are based on the number of miles traveled. The maximum fare is $3.
Shuttles
Shuttles are available from Mobile Regional Airport and from the Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Travel from Mobile Regional Airport should be arranged in advance; fares are approximately $80 per person. Fare from Pensacola Golf Coast Regional Airport is approximately $75.
Rental Cars
Travelers desiring a rental car during their trip can find counters for Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty inside Mobile Regional airport. Additionally, Budget maintains an office across the street from the airport, accessible via a complimentary shuttle.
Travelers at Pensacola Regional Airport have access to counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
Taxis
Taxi cab service is available from both Mobile Regional Airport and the Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport. The approximate fare for travel from Mobile Regional Airport to the Gulf Coast is $164. From Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport to the Gulf Coast, fare is about $101.