OVERVIEW
DRIVING
DCA is about four miles from downtown Washington.
PARKING
Cheapest: Parking is $9 daily and $3 hourly in the economy lot, with a free shuttle to the terminals.
Most convenient: Hourly parking near each terminal is $2 per half-hour. Daily parking is $15 for Terminal A and $28 for B and C. The first 20 minutes are free.
Valet parking: $40 the first day; $30 for days two and three; $25 each additional day. Advanced reservations are encouraged; call (703) 417-1234. Pull up in front of Terminal A.
More info: Call 703-417-7275 or tune to 530 AM.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Train: The Blue and Yellow subway lines that serve the airport are accessible via covered walkway or free shuttle bus at level 2 of Terminal B/C. A trip to Dupont Circle costs $1.35 to $1.85 and takes about 24 minutes.
Shuttle: Several shuttle companies serve DCA. Expect to pay from $10 to $13 to downtown.
Cab: A taxi ride costs about $12 to the Capitol and Alexandria, and about $15 to Georgetown.
RENTAL CARS
Rental companies are in Parking Garage A, and are linked to the terminals by a free airport shuttle. Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National serve DCA on-site. Enterprise, Alamo and Thrifty are off-site.
GETTING AROUND THE AIRPORT
AMENITIES/USEFUL INFO
Lost and found: Terminal A, Room M-160, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call 703-417-0673.
Internet access: All phone banks in Terminals B and C -- and most phone banks in the baggage claim area -- have data ports for Internet access. In addition, computer stations are available for e-mail access near the Thomas Cook Business Centers in Terminal C.
ATMs: Chevy Chase Bank ATMs are available in Terminals B and C, the Old Main Terminal and baggage claim.
Business Service Center: In Terminal C provides foreign currency exchange, insurance, facsimile and photocopying, notary public, and other services. Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Telephone: (703) 417-3200.
Currency exchange: Available at Customer Service Centers in terminals B and C.
Travelers Aid: Terminal A, (703) 417-3972; Terminals B and C, (703) 417-3974.
Post office: Postal services are available at the North Customer Service Center. Drop boxes are in all terminals.
Info for travelers with disabilities
