Deals On Rental Cars At Long Beach Airport (LGB)

Established in the 1920s, the Long Beach Airport (LGB) though small in size with less traffic when compared to the LA International Airport, it still serves both Los Angeles and the Orange Counties of California. The airlines served are mostly local which includes Allegiant Air, Delta Connection Frontier Airlines and US Airways Express. For ground transportation information, read on below.

As in any other airport, cheap car rental facilities are available for passengers who arrive at Long Beach. Just make sure that you have the contact number of your rental agency saved on your cell phone, to facilitate easy contact with them for information on shuttle services from the airport. Car Rental Express.com companies operating in Long Beach are the following:

• Exclusive Car Rental
• United Van Rentals
• Airport Van Rental and
• LAX Van Rentals

Ground Transportation: There are cheap transportation facilities via shuttle, taxis, bus, rail and cheap rental cars, available from the airport. Bus services are available from Greyhound, Long Beach Transit, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Orange County Transit Authority. Amtrak, Metro Rail (Blue Line) and Metrolink are available for train services. About two dozen shuttle operators provide shuttle services to the airport. Cabs, cheap rentals and Limo services are also easily available from the airport

Things to do at the airport

Long Beach Airport has quite a few restaurants where you can sample some delicious food while you wait at the airport. A few shops are also in the airport complex enabling you to purchase souvenirs, books and other gift items.

Dining: Long Beach Airport has a few good restaurants and bars for all those foody fans that arrive here. The two most famous ones are the newly renovated Legends Restaurant & Bar and The Daugherty's Cafe. The Legends Restaurant and Bar is known for its great meals including appetizers, signature dishes, soups and sandwiches The Daugherty's Cafe is renowned for its food and beverage varieties which include salads, croissants, and sushi. Wine Bars, Grab & Go Kiosks and Outdoor Cafes are other places where you can grab a quick bite. These places are a hit with fast food fans and busy travelers who intend to grab a quick snack or drink. Sweet Jill's is another popular coffee shop, where you can have many varieties of coffee and bakery items.

Shopping and other activities: Though not as extensive as the LA International Airport, the Long Beach Airport has its own shopping and recreational facilities. The Long Beach News and The Paradise Shop are two major shops that sell books, magazines and gift items in case you wish to spend some time reading or shopping.