Car Rentals Toronto and Pearson International Airport
If you ever doubted Toronto's claim to international tourism fame, you've never flown into to Lester B. Pearson International Airport. This major hub of transportation is absolutely gigantic, covering more than 27 kilometres (or 17 miles) northwest of Downtown Toronto in the neighbouring city of Mississauga. The busiest airport in all of Canada, Pearson is ranked 29th in the world by passenger traffic and 21st busiest in terms of aircraft traffic. And of course, in true Canadian style, Pearson is also one of the friendliest airports in operation, winning the title of Best Global Airport by the institution of Transport Management back in 2006. When the world visits Toronto, there's only one point of entry - and that's Lester B. Pearson International Airport.
Navigating Toronto's terminals
TransCanada Car Rentals Toronto highly recommends visiting Lester B. Pearson International Airport before attempting to drive the streets of Toronto - the busy pedestrian traffic will give you a good idea of what you'll be up against when driving down Yonge Street! More than 30.9 million passengers use the terminal facilities at Pearson annually, making for a chaotic commute if you're late for boarding. Currently, customers of TransCanada Car Rentals Toronto will find two operating terminals at Pearson: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The T1 terminal is a relatively new facility completed in 2004. The old Terminal 1 was demolished at this time to make room for additional gates. Terminal 3 has also undergone extensive renovations and features 38 gates.
Pick an airline, any airline
As Canada's principal airport, Pearson provides travelers with nonstop flights to more than 180 destinations around the world, on over 70 airlines. Tired of the Canadian winters? Then why not park your TransCanada Car Rentals Toronto vehicle and hop a jet to Holguin, Cuba or Roatan, Honduras? Have relatives out west that you haven't seen in a while? Then check out the domestic flights to Calgary, Alberta or Kelowna, British Columbia. Airlines that currently serve Lester B. Pearson include industry leaders like American Airlines, Air France and British Airways. Pearson is also the headquarters for the nation's flag carrying airline, Air Canada.
Who needs the mall when you can shop at the airport?
Want to get your first taste of Canadian retail immediately after stepping off of your flight? Then be sure to check out the dozens of shops and services located inside Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of Pearson Airport. Customers of TransCanada Car Rentals Toronto will find a wide range of restaurants, bars and shops located both before and after screening areas, ensuring that you have plenty of time to check out the deals. Travelers will also find WiFi service throughout the airport, just in case you need to check in at the office one more time.
A note on arrivals at Pearson
If you're flying into Toronto via Lester B. Pearson International Airport, there are a few things you'll need to know about clearing customs and border protection. Border services agencies oversee all customs, immigration, food, plant, and animal inspection, as well as many other border protection entities. Some important custom rules include what can and cannot be brought into the country during a visit and currency declarations. To learn more about these and other important border inspection issues, please visit the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at www.cbsa.asfc.gc.ca.
The fun starts on arrival
Customers of TransCanada Car Rentals Toronto can learn more about the Lester B. Pearson International Airport online at www.gtaa.com. Pearson Airport is operated by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. Customers of TransCanada Car Rentals Toronto can also contact the airport toll free at 1-866-207-1690. The airport is accessible from Highway 427, Highway 409 and Airport Road.