Travel Information for NACC Conference

Traveling to Richmond, Kentucky

Address:

Noel Studio for Academic Creativity
Crabbe Library
521 Lancaster Ave.
Richmond, KY 40475-3102

NACC Conference Dates:

April 20-21, 2012

Maps:


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Travel:

Nearest airport/s and their distance from the site:

Airport: Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) Distance: 37 miles
Airport: Louisville International Airport (SDF) Distance: 103 miles

Lexington Blue Grass Airport: Rental Car & Taxi Services

Rental car service counters are located in the baggage claim area on the first level of the terminal. For car reservations, please contact the rental car agencies directly.

Avis Rent-A-Car 800.230.4898
Budget Car Rental (off-site) 800.527.0700
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800.261.7331
Hertz Rent-A-Car 800.654.3131
National Car Rental 800.227.7368

Taxis are available outside the terminal by the baggage claim exit. Below is a listing of taxi companies that provide service departing from the Lexington Blue Grass Airport. Meters start at $2.50, with fares running approximately $2.50 per mile, valid for up to four individuals. One-way to Richmond, KY is approximately $95. (Pricing is subject to change. Please contact the individual taxi company for additional information.)

Mr. Taxi 859.223.8888
Wildcat Taxi 859.225.2227
Yellow Cab 859.231.8294

Louisville International Airport: Rental Car & Taxi Services

Rental counters are located on the lower level near baggage claim. Transportation is provided outside on the lower level.

Alamo 800.462.5266
Avis 800.331.1212
Budget 800.527.0700
Dollar 800.800.3665
Enterprise 800.261.7331
Hertz 800.654.3131
National 800.227.7368
Thrifty 800.847.4389

Cabs are available at the traffic island on the left of the taxi stand. Taxi fares are set by the Louisville Metro Government. The current (2010) fare structure is as follows (additional fuel surcharges may apply):
Meter starts at $4.31.
Each Additional Mile = $2.06. An additional charge of $3.00 per passenger beginning with the 5th passenger may be added to the metered fare.
One-way to Richmond, KY is approximately $216.49 under the 2010 fare structure.

Ready Cab 502.417.4406
Yellow Cab 502.636.5511

Accommodations:

Hotels, distance from site, and approximate costs per night:

Hampton Inn Richmond. Distance: 1.5 miles

All Hampton Inn Richmond guests have access to an indoor pool, exercise room, and whirlpool. The Hampton Inn Richmond provides complimentary breakfast and beverage areas, as well as complimentary high-speed internet access in every guest room. A Business Center is also available to guests. http://hamptoninn.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express. Distance: 1.4 miles

Holiday Inn Express guests enjoy free high-speed, wireless Internet, a 24-hour business center, fitness center, and indoor pool. Amenities also include a complimentary hot Express Start breakfast bar. http://www.hiexpress.com

Jameson Inn Richmond. Distance: 1.4 miles

Jameson Inn guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast with Belgian waffles, an internet computer kiosk in the lobby, complimentary weekday newspaper, an on-site fitness center, and a pool. All rooms offer a work area with free wireless internet access, 25" television with cable or satellite TV and a premium movie channel, microwave, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, and free local calls. http://www.jamesoninns.com/