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Tours + Transportation
PHOTOGRAPHS : ( TOP TO BOTTOM ) COURTESY YYC CALGARY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ; COURTESY CAR2GO
GETTING AROUND CALGARY
TO / FROM THE AIRPORT
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Shared-ride shuttle services include Allied Airport Shuttle Service . »»
Calgary Transit bus routes 100 , 300 , and 430 depart directly from the airport to McKnight CTrain station , city centre ( Calgary Tower ), and the neighbourhood of Sandstone . $ 10 flat rate from the airport ( children five and under are free ) and $ 3.25 to the airport ( children five and under are free ). The $ 10 flat rate from the airport includes a transit day pass . »»
Seven car rental companies are located on-site , and most have other facilities throughout the city .
CALGARY TRANSIT
Calgary ’ s public transit network consists of buses and two LRT lines , known as the CTrain . Tickets and passes can be purchased with cash or a credit card at all CTrain stations , with cash on the bus ( change is not given ), or at numerous drug stores , grocery stores , and convenience stores across the city . Fares are valid for 90 minutes ; passes are valid for one day . Adult : $ 3.25 ($ 10 for a day pass ); Youth ( 6-17 ): $ 2.25 ($ 7 for a day pass ); children five and under are free . It is free to ride the CTrain throughout the downtown core .
Car2Go
BY A I R
YYC Calgary International Airport has the longest runway in Canada , increasing the airport ' s capacity for flights and large aircraft . The new international terminal opened in fall 2016 with unique security and check-in amenities , as well as new shops , services , and dining options . YYC accommodates 13 airlines with departures and direct flights to / from Beijing , London , Maui , Amsterdam , Toronto , and more . For more information on flights , airport parking , and airport amenities , visit yyc . com .
BY ROAD
Calgary is accessible by the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 2 , also known as Queen Elizabeth II Highway . The highways link Calgary to Banff , Medicine Hat , Red Deer , Edmonton , and the U . S . border .
CAR SHARE
Car2Go allows users to borrow from a fleet of hundreds of vehicles and drive as much or as little as they need to . Smart Cars ( for up to two passengers ) and Mercedes B-Class cars ( for up to five passengers ) are available . Car2Go memberships from other cities in North America are valid for use in Calgary . Cars cost $ 0.41 per minute , up to $ 84.99 per day . There is an additional charge of $ 12.50 to start or end your trip at Calgary International Airport , which includes a shuttle to the airport from the Car2Go parking lot . Memberships can be purchased and cars can be reserved using the Car2Go app .
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TA X I
Taxis charge a base rate of $ 3.80 and a surcharge at the airport . Most have online and mobile booking apps . Most cabs accept credit , debit , and cash . Tipping your driver 10-15 percent of the total cost is customary . Licensed taxi companies include : Associated Cabs , Checker Yellow Cabs , Delta Cabs , Calgary United Cabs , and Mayfair Taxi .
RIDE SHARE
Download the Uber or TappCar ( a regional ride share program ) mobile apps to book a ride on the spot from a local driver .
WA L K I N G
The downtown core is very walkable , with plenty of wayfinding signage to guide you to attractions . The + 15 corridors connect several hotels , attractions , shopping centres , and buildings allow pedestrians to travel indoors .
PA R K I N G
Most parking in the downtown core is paid . Lower rates apply on evenings after 6 p . m . and on weekends . Park Plus machines accept credit cards ; some accept change . calgary . be part of the energy . visitcalgary . com