T. F. Green Airport Guide (PVD)
T. F. Green Airport is situated 11km (7 miles) south of Providence.
T. F. Green Airport is named after the former governor of Rhode Island State, in which the airport is the largest. Our guide to the airport is a useful resource for travellers, with information regarding terminal facilities, public transport access and nearby accommodation options.
The T. F. Green Airport Information Center (tel: +1 401 737 8222) is located on the ground floor, near baggage claim, and is open daily from 0600 to 2300 (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve).
T. F. Green Airport is located 1.6km (1 mile) from Interstate 95, off exit 13. From Providence, Northern Rhode Island and Massachusetts, take Interstate 95 South to exit 13. Arriving from Cape Cod and Eastern Massachusetts, follow Route 195 West to Interstate 95 South and then turn off at exit 13. From Southern Rhode Island and Connecticut, drive along Interstate 95 North to exit 13. The total drive time from Providence to the airport is approximately 15 minutes.
Public Transport
Rail: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (tel: +1 800 392 6100; www.mbta.com) operates a limited train service from T. F. Green Airport into Providence and on to Boston. The journey time to Providence is about 20 minutes.
Bus: Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) (tel: +1 401 781 9400; www.ripta.com) buses connect T. F. Green Airport to central Providence (buses 1, 8, 14 and 20) and Newport (bus 14). The journey to Providence takes 20 to 30 minutes.
Shuttle: Airport Taxi & Limousine Service (tel: +1 401 737 2868; www.airporttaxiri.com) operates a seasonal shuttle service to hotels in Providence (journey time: 15-40 minutes). The same company also operates a seasonal shuttle service connecting with Martha's Vineyard ferries.
Taxi: Taxi services are provided by Airport Taxi & Limousine Service (tel: +1 401 737 2868; www.airporttaxiri.com), and are available around the clock.
Terminal facilities
There are several ATMs on the upper level of the terminal building. A Currency Exchange (tel: +1 401 732 0642) is now located on the second floor of the airport, pre-security, near the American Airways ticket counter.
Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout T. F. Green Airport. Public telephones are also available within the terminal building.
There are several cafés and restaurants post-security; these include an oyster bar, pizza outlet, and a burger joint. A restaurant and café can be found in the public area.
There are a number of shops in the departures area selling books and magazines. Other retailers include purveyors of locally made Rhode Island goods, clothing outlets and accessory shops.
For lost items of luggage, contact the information centre (tel: +1 401 737 8222) for advice and assistance.
Airport facilities
The business centre (tel: +1 401 691 2321) at T. F. Green Airport has several meeting rooms available for hire. These rooms are located on the upper level and can accommodate up to 20 delegates. A larger room is available on special request.
T. F. Green Airport is fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Staff are helpful, elevators are conveniently located, and toilets are wheelchair accessible. Dedicated parking spaces are reserved in car parks A, B and D for disabled badge holders. For further information about facilities and assistance, contact the information centre and/or your airline in advance of travel.
There are more than 8,000 short- and long-term parking spaces at T. F. Green Airport. Car parks A, B, D and E – the first of which is connected to the terminal via a covered walkway – offer short-term parking options, while car park E offers long-term rates. All airport car parks have 24-hour security and provide shuttle services to the terminal. More parking information is available from the airport parking office (tel: +1 401 737 0694; www.parkpvdairport.com).
Car hire companies at T. F. Green Airport include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Zipcar and Thrifty.
Guests can make use of the free airport shuttle bus and on-site parking offered by the Residence Inn, which is less than 2.5km (1.5 miles) from T. F. Green Airport. Other facilities include a tennis court and a meeting room for up to 30 delegates.
With its business centre, indoor pool and health and fitness facilities, the Holiday Inn Express is a good option for those travelling either through work or for leisure. The mid-range hotel is a short distance from T. F. Green Airport, which it is linked to via a free 24-hour shuttle service.
Located next to T. F. Green Airport, the Sheraton provides free pick-up and drop-off from the terminal. Among its facilities is a free to use gym, a heated pool and a 24-hour business centre – there are also 10 meeting rooms for hire with teleconferencing and audiovisual equipment.
Offering a selection of rooms and suites, the Radisson is within five minutes of T. F. Green Airport via its 24-hour complimentary shuttle service. The hotel boasts extensive meeting and event space, a gym, a full-service restaurant and a café. Wi-Fi is included in the rate and room service is available.
An economical option about 2km (1.5 miles) from T. F. Green Airport, the Comfort Inn offers a complimentary 24-hour shuttle service and free Wi-Fi internet access. There is a restaurant on site providing free breakfast, while the 150-person capacity meeting room can be rented by guests and visitors alike.
Among the closest accommodation options to T. F. Green Airport, this budget hotel houses a range of rooms and suites. Transport to Providence (for a fee) and the airport (complimentary) is provided, while on-site highlights include a fitness area, swimming pool and meeting rooms.
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