Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is a public airport located in Cleveland, Ohio, nine miles southwest of the downtown area. This airport is the largest and busiest airport in Ohio. It offers non-stop passenger service to 54 destinations with 174 average daily departures.
If you’re driving to CLE Airport, type the following address into your phone mapping app or GPS device to get directions:
5300 Riverside Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135
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Ground Transportation
If you need a ride to/from Cleveland Airport, you don’t have to worry. There are various means of transport at the airport, including Cleveland Airport Shuttle, Rideshare, Taxi Service, Limousines, Rental Cars, and Public Transportation.
It can be difficult to find the perfect ground transportation at the last minute — especially since CLE Airport hosts more than 9 million passengers annually. To help you, we’ve listed information about each transportation option below.
Cleveland Airport Shuttle
If you’re looking for a dependable transportation option to get you from CLE to your destination, you should consider using Cleveland airport shuttle. Shuttles are a great choice due to their competitive prices and reliable service.
We did the research and found the best airport shuttles in Cleveland. See below for more information about their rates and booking.
Super Shuttle Cleveland is a very popular transportation company that meets your needs. They offer you the most popular ride - shared ride, a non-stop ride with no stops, and a luxury black car service through ExecuCar.
You can discover Super Shuttle rates from CLE in the following list:
Destination | Distance | Travel Time | Shared Ride | Non-Stop Ride |
Downtown Cleveland | 12.1 miles | 16 mins | $28.84 | $36.40 |
Lakewood | 5.8 miles | 12 mins | $20.20 | $25.60 |
West Side Market | 10.1 miles | 14 mins | $21.28 | $26.68 |
Playhouse Square | 11.8 miles | 15 mins | $27.76 | $34.24 |
The Cleveland Museum of Art | 15.7 miles | 20 mins | $33.16 | $41.80 |
Little Italy | 16.3 miles | 23 mins | $33.16 | $41.80 |
Elyria | 18.9 miles | 24 mins | $39.64 | $50.44 |
If you want to book a ride, do it online, via their phone app, or by calling 800-258-3826. To get a Super Shuttle discount code, download the app and create a Super Shuttle account.
The Ohio Connection offers airport transportation to a great number of destinations, including the following counties: Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Medina, and Lorain. So, if you’re looking for Akron to Cleveland airport shuttle, this is the ride for you.
We chose several destinations and listed them below; to find out more, click here.
Destination | Price |
Downtown hotels | $20 |
Lakewood | $22 |
Elyria | $44 |
Akron | $70 |
Akron-Canton Airport | $85 |
Western Reserve University Hotels | $30 |
All pick-ups require a previous reservation. You can book your ride online or by calling The Ohio Connection at 216-324-8999.
A1 Cleveland Airport Shuttle is another popular Cleveland airport shuttle provider. They provide quality service and take the extra effort to ensure that every ride is met with complete satisfaction.
Check some of their prices from Cleveland Airport below:
Destination | Price |
Downtown Cleveland | $27 |
Cleveland Clinic | $38 |
Akron-Canton Airport | $85 +tax |
Sandusky | $99+ tax |
For additional information, visit their website. You can also call A1 Airport Shuttle at 216-647-1409 or send them an e-mail at [email protected].
Airport Oberlin Shuttle Service is operated by Super Express Transportation. This Cleveland airport shuttle offers shuttles from Cleveland Airport to Oberlin College. They are available 24/7.
Regular shuttle rides with no reservation are available on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday; the price for that ride is $15.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, only private cars are available; the price is $55**.**
The pick-up location at CLE is usually at their bus stop, but they can also pick up in the baggage claim area.
Visit their website for additional information and schedules. You can contact Airport Oberlin Shuttle at 216-941-7433 or send them an e-mail at [email protected].
Airport Car Xpress offers door-to-door airport transportation. They provide private vehicles or shared rides to the destination of your choice. They service a large area surrounding both Cleveland and Akron airports.
Check their rates to some popular Cleveland destinations in the list below. The prices are for an Economy class van for up to 6 passengers.
Destination | Price |
Downtown Cleveland | $54.99 |
Cleveland Clinic | $54.99 |
Oberlin College | $59.99 |
Akron-Canton Airport | $89.99 |
Discover more rates on their website.
Book your ride online or by calling 216-672-0095.
Hotel Shuttles
Plan on staying and exploring the city for a few days? We can help you find not only your ride but a great hotel as well. Check Cleveland airport hotels with shuttle service in the following list.
Hotel | Phone Number |
Aloft Cleveland - Downtown | 216.400.6469 |
Best Western Brookpark | 216.267.9364 |
Comfort Inn - Middleburg Heights | 440.234.3131 |
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Independence | 216.524.0700 |
Four Points by Sheraton | 216.252.7700 |
Holiday Inn - Strongsville | 440.238.8800 |
Radisson Hotel Airport - North Olmsted | 440.734.5060 |
Sheraton Cleveland Airport | 216.267.1500 |
To find more hotels with courtesy shuttle service, click here.
Call a hotel of your choice to confirm if the service is available and make a reservation.
Rideshare Uber / Lyft
App-based rideshare companies that are allowed to operate at Cleveland Airport are Uber and Lyft. Pick-ups and drop-offs can be coordinated on either the upper or lower roadways. To help you compare the prices and find the cheapest ride from Cleveland Airport, we’ve listed their lowest estimates to the most popular destinations.
Uber Cleveland Airport
- to Lakewood: $15.89
- to Downtown: $20.89
- to Oberlin: $30.12
- to Akron: $47.17
Lyft Cleveland Airport
- to Lakewood: $15-18
- to Downtown: $21-24
- to Oberlin: $35-42
- to Akron: $50-60
TNC fares have increased, and we suggest going through our Cleveland Airport Uber Guide to learn more about pick-ups, drop-offs, and fares!
Cleveland Airport Taxi
Taxis are very popular transportation option at CLE since the airport offers a dedicated taxicab service with a fleet of 110 white vehicles. To find your ride, look for the taxi entrance at the South end of the Baggage Claim.
If you’re looking for a taxi to Cleveland Airport or from the airport to your hotel, these two taxi companies are authorized to operate at CLE:
- Ace Taxi: 216-361-4700 / 877-361-8294
- Americab: 216-881-1111
Cleveland taxi flat rate structure is based on mileage. Rates within Cleveland and the surrounding areas are as follows:
0-5 miles | $15.00 |
6-10 miles | $26.00 |
11-15 miles | $36.00 |
16-20 miles | $47.00 |
21-25 miles | $58.00 |
26-30 miles | $69.00 |
Cleveland Limo Service
There are numerous limousine companies that provide service to travelers at CLE. All limousine service must be arranged in advance.
Limousine companies authorized to wait on airport grounds for customers are in the following list:
Limo Company | Phone Number |
1 UMobile Car Service | 440-453-6500 |
3 Gems Chauffer | 216-240-5798 |
Ambassador Limousine | 216-265-0699 |
BVIP Limousine Service LTD | 330-725-3108 |
Cleveland Express Limo | 216-661-9105 |
Cleveland Elite Transportation | 216-800-5587 |
Elite Drive | 216-313-5242 |
Gold Cross Limousine Service | 330-750-0239 |
The Great Design Transportation | 216-385-9533 |
Hazem Limo | 216-240-1616 |
Thomas Limousine | 330-733-5372 |
United Cab Company | 216-398-9000 |
USA Limo LLC | 216-264-0373 |
This is not the entire list; click here to see the rest of the companies.
Rental Cars
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has a consolidated rental car facility located off the airport grounds. Shuttle service to the rental car facility is available for all the customers. The shuttle departs from the rental car shuttle door across from baggage claim 7.
Check the list below and find all the rental companies available at CLE:
Car Rental Company | Phone Number |
Alamo | 888-826-6893 |
Avis | 216-265-3700 |
Budget | 216-433-4434 |
Dollar | 866-434-2226 |
Enterprise | 216-898-2200 |
Hertz | 216-267-8900 |
National | 216-912-3917 |
Thrifty | 877-283-0898 |
For travelers needing assistance, a telephone center with rental car information is located at the info counter at the Baggage Claim area.
Cleveland Airport Public Transportation
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers convenient service to and from Cleveland Hopkins Airport. This is definitely the cheapest transportation option; so, if you want to cut your costs, use this mean of transport.
RTA's Red Line provides regular service between CLE and downtown Cleveland via the Tower City Station. The trip takes less than 30 minutes and trains depart from the airport every 15 minutes for the majority of the day. You can find RTA's station on the lower level of the main terminal. To reach the station, use the elevators or escalators located in the center of the ticketing and baggage claim levels. Learn all about this transportation option in our guide: travel by train from Cleveland Airport to downtown Cleveland without any hassle!
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