Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is one of Florida’s main airports; covering an area of 7,911 miles this airport serves as one of the major gateways into Florida. When flying into any airport it is very important to have everything planned out; this will ensure that your trip is very easy and enjoyable. Listed below are all major forms of ground transportation entering and exiting JAX; read the list through and then make a decision.

Shuttle Service
Door-to-door shuttle service is made available via American Airport Shuttle, Bon Voyage Transportation, Express Shuttle, EZ Airport Shuttle, and Pearl Executive Shuttle. This kind of service may be right for you if you are traveling with a lot of luggage, or traveling in a small group. Most companies request that you make reservations in advance so please plan accordingly.
Many hotels, motels, and inns offer complimentary shuttle service between the airport and their place of business; so please contact the hotel that you plan to stay at and find out if they offer this service. Spending a few minutes to do this can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
Free shuttle service is also provided by JAX to and from all parking lots (expect the parking garage) this service operates 24/7.

Bus
If you wish to use public transportation means to get from downtown Jacksonville to JAX; get on one of the AirJTA buses. This service will cost you $3 per one-way trip, please keep in mind that AirJTA doesn’t operate on weekends. In addition most public buses only allow you to carry one piece of luggage with you, making this service best for persons who travel “light”.

Rental Car
Seven car rental companies are conveniently located on airport property; this includes big names in the rental business like: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty. When returning a car to one of these companies use the ground floor parking garage entrance, this is right beside the terminal building.

Limousine & Executive Car
Companies such as JAX Limo & Airport Transportation, Jacksonville Limousine, and AYS Limo service JAX and you can expect to pay $50+ per hour of service. This service is not that expensive when compared to taxi and shuttle rates.

Taxi Cab
Although there are other taxi services available; Gator City Taxi is the official taxi company of Jacksonville International Airport. Service is conducted on an on-demand basis and airport staff are standing by to help you get the best fare possible.

Tips
Whenever you are traveling it is better to make reservations in advance; it saves time and money. Check online as well as phoning the companies, because many deals/specials can only be found online. Also ask if your hotel is partnered with any specific rental companies, as hotel and car bundles work out to be cheaper for the most part.
Remember to only ride with authorized drivers; ask to see their airport identification badge and check the vehicle to make sure it is authorized with the airport decal one the bumper.

For more information on transportation options visit:

http://www.jia.aero/Ai_Gtrans.aspx