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The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

Albany International Airport

Use Orbitz.com as your travel planner. The website searches hundreds of airlines at once to help you find cheap flights to Albany that fit your budget and needs. Albany International Airport, also known as Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport, is located at the junction of Interstate Highways 90 and 87, almost seven miles northwest of Albany. Several airlines service the airport, including Air Canada, Cape Air, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, and others. Whether looking for domestic or international flights, budget travelers should check Orbitz.com for bargain flights to Albany.

Transportation from Albany International Airport

There are several options for getting into the city once you've landed at the airport. The airport provides local, regional, and long-distance bus service. ShuttleFly buses leave the airport and head into town several times each hour. Adirondack Trailways offers direct or connecting service to many of the surrounding cities. If you prefer to travel by car, Capitaland Taxi is located just outside the baggage claim, or you can choose to rent a car from Avis or Budget, among others. A number of area hotels provide their customers with transportation to and from the Albany International Airport. Orbitz.com can help you find the best hotel accommodation that includes free transportation to and from the airport.

Weather in Albany, NY

If you're visiting Albany in January, be sure to pack some warm clothes, because it's Albany's coldest month, when the average temperature overnight is 13°F. In July, the warmest month, the average daytime temperature rises to 82°F. The driest month in Albany is February, when there is very little precipitation.

Things to Do in Albany

Art and history buffs will love to visit the New York State Museum, which has free admission, and the New York State Capitol, a magnificent 19th-century building. If you're visiting the city in winter, you can ice-skate near the Egg, a magnificent construction resembling a giant egg on the Albany skyline. Check for discount tickets for many attractions in the city when you book your cheap flights to Albany with Orbitz.com.