Taxi Transfers To and From Philadelphia International Airport

Upon arrival at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, public buses, trains, and taxis.

Taxis at Philadelphia International Airport

Whenever ready to leave, exit from the Baggage Claim area, take the elevators to the Ground Floor and follow signs to exit the facility on the Arrivals Road.

Taxis pick up their passengers at ZONE 5 (Taxicabs) at the Ground Transportation Center.

The city government implements a Flat Rate Fare Scheme. To illustrate, the one-way fare from the Center City Zone to the airport is $28.50 per one-way trip regardless of the number of persons in the vehicle.

If you need to travel outside the city area, please consult your driver for rates.

Most taxis will accept either cash payment or a major credit card, but it is helpful to ask in advance. It is customary to give the driver a tip (15-20% of the fare) for good service.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Philadelphia International Airport

Many hotels in Philadelphia have shuttle services though some might require prior reservations. Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Shuttle services pick up passengers at ZONE 4 (Hotel Courtesy Shuttles), PHL Ground Transportation Center. Fares may vary for this service. Please call the hotel front desk for further information.

Additionally, it is customary to give the driver a tip ($5.00 – $10.00 depending on the length of the ride, plus $1.00 per bag if the driver helps you with your luggage).

Ride Shares at Philadelphia International Airport

App-based ride services provide efficient and affordable services at the airport.

Upon arrival at the airport terminal, pick up your baggage and proceed to the Arrivals Road, ZONE 7 (Ride Share App Service) of Ground Transportation Center. The driver will alight you safely at the Departure Level.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the company’s app on their smartphone and coordinating directly with their driver. They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

It might help if you could ask the driver to identify himself and the name of the passenger he’s picking up. It could prevent people from impersonating drivers.

Finally, if you ever feel uncomfortable, you are not under any obligation to climb into someone’s vehicle.