Colorado Springs Airport (COS) Taxis

Upon arrival at Colorado Springs Airport, make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, buses, and taxis.

The only way to the Colorado Springs Airport is by vehicle. There is only one road in and one road out of the airport.

Taxis at Colorado Springs Airport

Upon exit from the Baggage Claim area, proceed to the Ground Transportation Center toward the taxi stand in front of the airport terminal building.

This is a convenient option if you haven't previously made transportation needs. The average cost from the airport to downtown with a taxi will be around $40.00.

If you need to travel outside the city area, please consult your driver for rates. It is customary to give the driver a tip (15-20% of the fare) for good service.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name when traveling to and from the airport, just in case you leave something behind.

Hotel Shuttles at Colorado Springs Airport

Some hotels in Colorado Springs have shuttle services though some might require prior reservations. Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Shuttles pick up and drop passengers at the Ground Transportation Center of the terminal.

Fares may vary for this service. Please call your hotel front desk for further assistance.

Additionally, it is customary to give the driver a tip ($5.00 – $10.00 depending on the length of the ride, plus $1.00 per bag if the driver helps you with your luggage).

Ride Shares at Colorado Springs Airport

Rideshares pick up and drop passengers from Colorado Springs Airport Ground Transportation Center.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the company’s app on their smartphone and coordinating directly with their driver.

They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

It might help if you could ask the driver to identify himself and the name of the passenger he’s picking up.

Finally, if you ever feel uncomfortable, you are not under any obligation to climb into someone’s vehicle.