The Glasgow International airport, formerly known as the Glasgow Abbotsinch airport is located 7 miles (11 km) west of Glasgow, Scotland. The second busiest in the country, over 7 million passengers pass through the facility on an annual basis. Originally serving as a military airport for the Royal Air Force in the 1930s, the facility has undergone vast reconstruction in order to handle the flow of annual passengers. However, physical growth is hampered by the location of the facility, as the motorways and towns surround the airport on the north and south sides. There are currently over thirty airlines offering service out of Glasgow, with some of the destinations offered on a seasonal basis. It is important to check with individual carriers regarding the destination availability when booking flights.
Due to its location, the proximity of motorways allows for easy access via express bus, taxi, or private vehicle. If arriving by personal vehicle, there are plenty of options for parking on site, including long stay, short stay, and fast track parking. The latter offering an additional perk of access to the Fast Track priority security lane, perfect for when passengers are running short on time. All of the parking options are located near the airport terminal for convenience. Since the long term car park is located a little further away, there is a courtesy shuttle offering service from the lot to the airport terminal.
If Glasgow is your destination, there is an array of car hire services located at the airport, including Avis, Europcar, National, and Budget, each offering a wide selection of rental vehicles to choose from. Vehicle choices range from mini and economy, to premium, offering the greatest level of luxury. Rental age and prices vary upon car hire company, but generally require drivers to be over 21 years of age. Different car groups may have different age restrictions, with younger drivers required to pay a young drivers surcharge, usually for those aged between 21-24 years of age. Some vehicle selections may require the driver to be at least 25 years of age, so it is important to check with the individual car hire company when making reservations. Additionally, some locations include a maximum age of 75 years for car hire services. For drivers under the age of 25 years, some rental companies require the driver to be licensed for at least two years prior to renting.
If traveling during the winter, some countries require vehicles to be fitted with weather appropriate equipment, including snow tires or snow chains, which are available at the time of booking for an additional charge. Rental vehicles are allowed to cross the border into another country, however if customers desire to do so, they may be required to purchase an additional service that covers overseas vehicle breakdowns.
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