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While Lubbock International Airport (LBB) will never be confused with some of the major airports in the Lone Star State such as DFW, Houston George Bush or Austin-Bergstrom Airport, it serves nearly 100,000 passengers each year to rank it near the top of the list of the mid-level airports in Texas. Also known as Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to honor a past governor of Texas, the former military airfield now comprises nine gates with a good selection of carriers and destinations. If your travels are taking you to the panhandle of Texas, RentACarNow.com can help you land the lowest Lubbock airport rental car rates.

Once you pick up one of the rental cars at the Lubbock Airport, you’ll be only about seven miles from downtown Lubbock and 10 miles from Texas Tech University. When it’s time to head back to the airport, it’s easy to access from Interstate 27, which is the main highway in Lubbock. Simply take Exit 8 (Regis Street) and head east. When you get to Martin Luther King Blvd., take a left and you’ll be at the terminal in no time. If you get hungry waiting for your flight at LBB, you can take your pick from Pizza Hut, Burger King, Starbucks and the Great American Bagel Company. The airport also features a work center near Gate 5 that provides outlets and Internet access.

Lubbock Airport is currently served by American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta Connection, United Express and Southwest Airlines, which together offer routes including Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Memphis, Austin, Las Vegas, Denver and Albuquerque. The Lubbock Airport rental cars are located just outside of the terminal, so picking up and dropping off will only take a few minutes. Lubbock Airport offers a full selection of rental car companies, including Alamo, which of course is very fitting for any Texas airport.

Once you land at Lubbock Airport, you’ll be able to explore the birthplace of legendary rock ‘n roll pioneer Buddy Holly. You can check out the Buddy Holly Music Festival and the Buddy Holly Center. If you are into sports, you can catch the Texas Tech Red Raiders, which has a strong football and basketball program. There is also Joyland Amusement Park, the National Ranching Heritage Center and the Silent Wings Museum devoted to gliders that were used during World War II and the pilots who flew them. There is a lot to see and do all over West Texas, and you can do it all when you rent a car at the Lubbock Airport.

Although the Lubbock Airport is large enough to provide a wide selection of flight options, it’s still small enough to make getting through check-in and security a breeze. If you are looking for other alternatives and comparing airfare, you can also check Amarillo International Airport, which is located less than two hours to the north. If you need to rent a car at the Lubbock Airport, RentACarNow.com can show you the cheapest rates.