Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport (DEN) is a major airline hub, the fifth busiest airport in the United States and tenth busiest in the world, serving the third most destinations of U.S. airports.
Since the airport opened in 1995, it has consistently won readers' choice awards from publications like Business Traveler Magazine, including again in 2009. The airport offers free wi-fi access in public areas and a diverse array of dining and shopping choices.
Visitor information can be found at VISIT DENVER's Visitor Information Center, located in the Main Terminal Building on the 5th floor.
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week.
*Guides, maps, and brochures are available 24 hours a day.
Up-to-date Airport Information can be found at 303-DIA-TIPS (8477) or www.flydenver.com.
Transportation Options to/from DEN
The DEN Ground Transportation Information Counter is located on Level 5 of the main terminal, in the center core. Also on Level 5 are on-airport rental car desks, commercial shuttle desks, and baggage claim. For more information, call, 303-342-4059.
Passengers will find all commercial transportation outside the Level 5 doors.
Passengers must proceed outside to the appropriate island to obtain transportation. *Note: East side has odd numbered doors; West side has even numbered doors.
East Terminal Airlines:
Alaska Airlines, AirTran, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Great Lakes, Frontier Airlines, Jet Blue, Midwest Express, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, US Airways
West Terminal Airlines:
Aero Mexico, American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa, Mexicana, United Airlines, United Express
Ground Transportation for both East and West Terminals:
- Island 1: Taxis, Limousines/Sedans
- Island 2: Mountain Carriers
- Island 3: Commercial Shuttles, Hotel Shuttles, Off-Airport parking shuttles
- Island 4: Rental Car shuttles
- Island 5: Public Bus Service, Charter Buses, On-Airport Parking shuttles
Pardon Our Dust While We Improve Denver International Airport
Work has begun at Denver International Airport on a new 500-room Westin hotel and conference center and a new commuter rail line that will connect the airport to downtown Denver by 2016. Construction of these exciting projects will result in some temporary detours for arriving and departing passengers. Most people will notice very little difference. Please just follow the orange detour signs, or go to www.flydenver.com/construction for complete information and updates.
Denver International Airport is working closely with VISIT DENVER and our local transportation companies with commercial vehicles to ensure the impact on arriving passengers is minimal. You may also want to allow a few extra minutes to your transfer times, if applicable. If you are coordinating any customized "group" transfers please contact your VISIT DENVER service manager so we can put you in direct contact with DIA ground transportation for appropriate staging.
VISIT DENVER will continually monitor the progress of this exciting project and be sure to keep you updated.
Commercial Shuttle Service
Shuttle company prices are approximately $20 one way/$40 round trip. Please contact each company directly to confirm their rates.
SuperShuttle Denver
303-370-1300 or 800-BLUE-VAN (258-3826) or 800-525-3177
www.supershuttle.com
Shuttles operate daily from 4:30am until midnight, serving all downtown and Denver Tech Center hotels to/from DEN. Group rates and web links for easy booking available. Travel time is 45-60 minutes, depending on hotel location and number of stops. Reservations may be booked on-line or via telephone or just stop by the SuperShuttle counter on Level 5 at the airport. Shuttles will stop at the Colorado Convention Center with advance reservation (2 hour minimum notice).
Click here for a full list of our shuttle companies.
Taxi Service
East Terminal: Island 1 exit Door 507
West Terminal: Island 1 exit Door 510
- Freedom Cabs: 303-444-4444
- Metro Taxi: 303-333-3333
- Union Taxi: 303-922-2222
- Yellow Cab: 303-777-7777
FLAT RATES are the same for all companies:
- DEN to Downtown: Flat rate of $51** + $3.75 gate fee**
- DEN to Denver Tech Center: Flat rate of $57.00 + $3.75 gate fee**
- DEN to Boulder: Flat rate of $84.00 + $3.75 gate fee**
**Trips into DEN from downtown, DTC, or Boulder are NOT subject to any gate fees; only those trips going out from DEN.
Town Car & Limousine Service
East Terminal: Island 1 exit Door 511
West Terminal: Island 1 exit Door 506
Cost: Average cost per trip is $80.00-$120.00. All companies have varied rates and cost is dependent upon number of trips and wait time. Some companies have minimums and other rates are all-inclusive.
Click here for a list of our limo and sedan companies.
To meet your Limousine/Sedan Service at DEN: Once you have collected your luggage, please exit Door 511 for East Terminal or Door 506 for West Terminal and proceed to the Limo Booth at Island 1. Indicate you have a pre-arranged car, which limo company the car is booked with, and your last name. The official will contact the holding lot for you and dispatch your car.
Rental Car Companies
*All Rental Companies are located in Denver International Airport.
Avis Rent A Car
Cab fare reimbursement from hotels and train station. Airport and suburban locations. Full line of new vehicles.
DEN Location: 800-230-4898
Downtown Location: 303-839-1280
1900 Broadway
Denver, CO 80202
Budget Rent-A-Car
GPS rentals. Free pickup service. Daily, weekly and one-way specials. Family owned and operated.
DEN Location: 800-527-0700
Downtown Location: 303-292-9341
1980 Broadway
Denver, CO 80202
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
More than 90 locations in Colorado and Wyoming. Free pick-up and delivery service. Discounted group rates available.
DEN Location: 800-261-7331
Downtown Hyatt Regency Location: 303-623-1281
650 15th St.
Denver, CO 80202
Downtown Location: 303-293-8644
2255 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205
Hertz Rent a Car
Offers daily, weekly and week-end packages for all your travel needs. Leisure, corporate, government and insurance replacement rentals.
DEN Location: 800-654-3131
Downtown Location: 303-297-9400
2001 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80205
Downtown Spire Building Location: 720-457-7550
891 W 14th St.
Denver, CO 80202
Click here for a list of our rental car companies.
Public Transportation
Regional Transportation District (RTD)
303-299-6000
www.rtd-denver.com
SkyRide Buses are available outside Level 5, Doors 507-511 in the East Terminal and Doors 506-510 in the West Terminal at Island 5. Route information is available at the RTD counter on Level 5. Downtown Denver is serviced by Route AF. Routes AS, AB, and AF serve Stapleton Transit Center, where transfers to seven local routes are available.
Route AF/ Downtown Service: Buses leave from DEN to downtown Denver at 45 minutes past the hour from the West Terminal between 6:45am and 12:45am. Buses leave every 50 minutes past the hour from the East Terminal between 4:50am and 12:50 am. The route takes approximately 50 minutes and is $11 each way or $20 round-trip. Exact fare is required when boarding the bus. Round trip tickets must be purchased in advance at the RTD sales office on Level 5. Stops are made at Stapleton, the Downing Street Light Rail Station, the Denver Bus Center, and Market Street Station on the 16th Street Mall, which is two blocks from Union Station. Buses leave from the Market Street Station, Downtown to DEN at 30 minutes past the hour from 4:55 am until 11:25pm.
Routes AF, AB, and AS Stapleton Service: Buses leave DEN every 15 to 30 minutes for Stapleton, taking approximately 25-30 minutes. Passengers may transfer to or from seven local routes at Stapleton. Cost is $8 each way or $15 roundtrip, exact fare only. Route AF and AB buses have underneath baggage storage areas. Buses leave Stapleton for DEN every 15 to 30 minutes from 3:35am-10:35pm and every hour from 10:35pm-12:05am.
For complete RTD route information call 303-299-6000 or visit www.rtd-denver.com.
Wheel Chair Accessible Information
All of RTD's SkyRide buses are wheelchair accessible. SuperShuttle, Yellow Taxi and Metro Taxi have wheelchair accessible vehicles and can provide assistance for limited numbers with prior notice and reservation. The following companies will pick-up with prior notice at DEN and provide specialized transportation:
- A Centennial Executive Transport LLC: 303-759-1376
- Mobility Transportation and Service Inc.: 303-295-3900
- Mobile Access: 303-274-9895
- Wheelchair Getaways: 303-674-1498 (Rent vans by the day)
- Yellow Cab (advance reservation recommended): 303-777-7777