Airport Transfers
Private transfers from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Center City, University City, King of Prussia, Wilmington and South Jersey, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Philadelphia International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our Philadelphia airport transportation takes you from PHL to hotels in Center City, Old City and Rittenhouse Square, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the universities and hospitals of University City, and the stadiums in South Philadelphia. We also drive to King of Prussia, the Main Line, Wilmington, Cherry Hill and homes across South Jersey.
Your driver meets you outside baggage claim at your terminal, at the pickup zone for pre-booked cars named in your confirmation. We track your flight, so a delay moves the pickup instead of canceling it, and the price for the whole vehicle is fixed before you fly.
Philadelphia airport transfers run door to door in sedans, SUVs and vans: to hotels downtown, offices in University City, conventions, games at the South Philadelphia stadiums, and homes in the Pennsylvania suburbs, Delaware and New Jersey. Heading to Atlantic City, the Jersey Shore or Lancaster County? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
The Philadelphia airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared ride that stops at other hotels first. It has room for luggage and sports bags, and suits families, teams and groups heading to Center City, a convention or the suburbs.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) sits on the Delaware River southwest of Center City. Its seven terminals, A-West, A-East and B to F, are joined in one line; American Airlines uses several of them, and Terminal F handles American Eagle regional flights.
International flights arrive at Terminal A-West, where you clear US passport control and customs before reaching the International Arrivals Hall. From there you take the elevator down and follow the signs to the A-East baggage claim and out to the Commercial Roadway. Domestic passengers collect their bags at their own terminal's baggage claim, with ground transportation in numbered zones just outside.
Philadelphia is on Eastern Time and changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Entry to the US. You need a valid passport and either a US visa or an approved ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program, obtained before you board. Global Entry and Mobile Passport Control can shorten the line at A-West.
Customs. Declare food, plants and animal products, and cash over $10,000.
Pickup zones. Rides at PHL leave from numbered zones outside baggage claim, and drivers may not solicit inside the terminal. Ignore offers of rides indoors and go to the zone in your confirmation.
Philadelphia, not Newark. If your ticket says EWR, you are landing at Newark near New York, not Philadelphia; see our Newark airport transportation page.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Philadelphia International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At PHL
Outside baggage claim
Ground transportation leaves from numbered zones outside each terminal's baggage claim. Pre-booked cars, limousines and vans use Zone 6 on the Commercial Roadway; follow the signs from baggage claim.
At PHL
International arrivals
After customs in Terminal A-West, take the elevator to the ground floor and follow the signs to the A-East baggage claim, then out to the Commercial Roadway.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
PHL Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel PHL
From where you're staying back to Philadelphia International Airport.
Round trip
PHL Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Philadelphia International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
ESTA or visa
Visitors under the Visa Waiver Program need an approved ESTA before boarding; others need a US visa.
Customs at A-West
All international arrivals clear US customs in Terminal A-West; Global Entry and Mobile Passport Control can shorten the line.
Official zones only
Take taxis from Zone 5 and ride apps from Zone 7, and ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.
US dollars
The US uses the dollar, and cards and contactless payments are widely accepted; tipping drivers is customary.
Eastern Time
Philadelphia is on Eastern Time and changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Outside baggage claim at your terminal, at the pickup zone for pre-booked cars named in your confirmation. If you land on an international flight at Terminal A-West, follow the signs to the A-East baggage claim after customs.
PHL is about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Center City, along I-95, and University City is a similar distance. King of Prussia and Wilmington are roughly 20 miles away and Cherry Hill about 15 miles, with drive times depending on traffic.
Yes. We drive to hotels, campuses and hospitals in University City, including the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel, and to 30th Street Station.
Yes. We drive to hotels, offices and homes in King of Prussia, the Main Line and the western suburbs. Give the full address when you book.
Yes. Wilmington and northern Delaware, Cherry Hill and the South Jersey suburbs are common drop-offs from PHL. Enter the exact address in the booking form to see the vehicles and price.
These are longer trips from Philadelphia. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered; if it is not, contact us before you fly.
PHL has seven terminals, A-West to F. International flights arrive at A-West, American Airlines uses several terminals and American Eagle uses F, while Delta, United and Air Canada use D and Frontier and Southwest use E. Give your airline and flight number when you book.
Yes. Give the full street address, any apartment or unit number and entrance details. In Old City and Society Hill some streets are narrow, so your driver stops at the nearest point a vehicle can reach.
Yes. Pickups are booked for your flight's arrival or departure time, including late-night and early-morning flights, when trains run less often.
No. At PHL, rides leave only from the numbered zones outside baggage claim. If someone approaches you, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so a delay moves the pickup instead of canceling it. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is canceled, contact customer service as soon as you know.
Yes. Add the return trip when you book, or book it later. Give your departure time, airline and terminal so the pickup leaves enough time for traffic on I-95, check-in and security.
No. This page is for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). For Newark (EWR), see our Newark airport transportation page, and our New York airports page compares JFK, LaGuardia and Newark.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from PHL; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Philadelphia airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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