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SMART Traveler IT’S EASY to enjoy Arizona’s year-round temperate climate and unparalleled natural beauty. With the following collection of resources, you’ll discover it’s just as easy to access every corner of the Grand Canyon State. Don’t see what Tips to help you get the most from your stay GETTING HERE Traveling by air Arizona’s airports make it easy to reach every corner of the state. For airline and flight information, contact each airport individually. For additional airports in the state, visit www.arizonaguide.com/ arizona-travel-info/getting-to-arizona. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (928) 556-1234, www.flagstaff.az.gov Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (602) 273-3300, www.phxskyharbor.com Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (480) 988-7600, www.phxmesagateway.org Tucson International Airport (520) 573-8000, www.tucsonairport.org Car rental National car rental companies offer service at both the Phoenix and Tucson airports. At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, shuttles ferry passengers to a separate, state-of-the-art car rental complex. ADVANTAGE ALAMO AVIS BUDGET DOLLAR (800) 777-5500 (800) 462-5266 (800) 331-1212 (800) 527-7000 (800) 800-4000 FOX HERTZ NATIONAL PAYLESS THRIFTY (800) 225-4369* (800) 654-3131 (800) 227-7368 (800) 729-5377* (800) 847-4389 ENTERPRISE (800) 736-8222 *Indicates car rental service not on location at Tucson International Airport. you’re looking for? You’ll find further information in the “Arizona Visitor Centers” section of this guide as well as at the end of each regional section. For even more resources, visit www.arizonaguide.com. For additional ground transportation information for the airports, visit the airport Web sites. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Bus & light rail service In the Greater Phoenix area, the METRO Light Rail provides speedy rail service from central Phoenix through downtown Phoenix and Tempe’s Arizona State University campus, and into Mesa. Valley Metro buses provide public transportation throughout the entire Greater Phoenix area. Sun Tran buses serve the metro Tucson area and have transit centers located at major destinations throughout the city. METRO Light Rail & Valley Metro (602) 253-5000, www.valleymetro.org Sun Tran (520) 792-9222, www.suntran.com Buckle up! Arizona law requires each front-seat occupant to wear a seat belt in a passenger car that is designed to carry 10 or fewer passengers. Children under five years of age must be properly restrained as well. 511 TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICE The Arizona Department of Transportation’s 511 Traveler Information Service provides information and updates on road closures, construction and delays, as well as public transit services, major airports, tourism, weather and more. 511 Traveler Information Service dial 511, www.az511.gov Shuttle service No matter where the destination in Arizona, ground transportation is easily accessible to visitors. Visit the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Tucson International Airport Web sites for companies currently offering shuttle services between the airports and cities throughout the state. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport www.phxskyharbor.com Tucson International Airport www.tucsonairport.org YOUR ONLINE GUIDE TIMING YOUR VISIT During any season in Arizona, some part of the state enjoys near-perfect weather. Generally, the “peak,” or busiest season in the desert areas (southern half of the state), lasts from January to March; the next most popular “shoulder” seasons are from April to May and September to December; and the season when visitors can find the greatest values is from June to August. Peak and value seasons in the mountainous regions (in the northern half of the state) are the www.arizonaguide.com 91 To create customized itineraries for your trip, go to www.arizonaguide.com/itineraries. http://www.arizonaguide.com/arizona-travel-info/getting-to-arizona http://www.arizonaguide.com/arizona-travel-info/getting-to-arizona http://www.flagstaff.az.gov http://www.phxskyharbor.com http://www.phxmesagateway.org http://www.tucsonairport.org http://www.arizonaguide.com http://www.valleymetro.org http://www.suntran.com http://www.az511.gov http://www.phxskyharbor.com http://www.tucsonairport.org http://www.arizonaguide.com/itineraries http://www.arizonaguide.com

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