Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International is the closest commercial airport to Lake Tahoe, the holiday and ski resort. There are more than 170 daily flights to and from the airport serving 19 nonstop and 19 one-stop destinations across the United States. In 2006, about five million passengers used the airport. www.renoairport.com
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Taxi: Taxis are available from Reno-Sparks (tel: 775 333 3333), Whittlesea Checker (tel: 775 322 2222) and Yellow/Deluxe (tel: 775 355 5555) (journey time into central Reno: 10 minutes).
Limousine: Limousines can be hired from Bell Luxury Limousine (tel: 775 786 3700), Executive Limousine (tel: 775 333 3300) and Sierra West Limousine (tel: 775 329 4310).
Bus: Bus services are operated by CitiFare public bus (tel: 775 348 7433) and scheduled shuttle services, including the Tahoe Casino Express (tel: 775 785 2424) and the Airport Mini Bus (tel: 775 786 3700). Ground transportation information is available (tel: 775 328 6566).
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Long- and short-term parking is available. The airport’s covered parking garage is connected to the terminal by elevators and a walkway. There are spaces for about 2,400 cars in this garage, which spreads over three floors. Parking information is available (tel: 775 328 6566).
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Money and communications: ATMs are located on each concourse, in the lobby and in baggage claim.
Eating and drinking: Restaurants and coffee shops are located around the terminal; fast-food is available in the Food Court and on the concourses.
Shopping: Shops at the airport include newsstands and gift stores, golf, clothing, candies and duty-free on Concourse C.
Luggage: Baggage trolleys are available but baggage lockers have been discontinued. The airport operates a lost and found service.
Other facilities: AED units (defibrillators) are installed throughout the terminal.
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The Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel (tel: 775 348 6370) is directly opposite the terminal building. Other nearby hotels include the Holiday Inn Reno (tel: 775 786 5151), La Quinta Reno Airport (tel: 775 348 6100), Rodeway Inn Reno (tel: 775 786 2500), Hilton Reno Resort and Casino (tel: 775 789 2000).
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The airport is well equipped for disabled passengers. There are elevators and ramps throughout and dedicated spaces in the airport garage. Disabled toilets are also available. Assistance is available on request for all disabled passengers, although passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. There are also height-adjusted telephones throughout the airport, which can be used by travelers in a wheelchair.
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Conference facilities are available at nearby hotels, including the Best Western Airport Plaza (tel: 775 348 6370), which is located opposite the airport, and can provide a business center, five boardroom-style meeting rooms and conference facilities accommodating up to 320 people, with audiovisual equipment and computer data ports.
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