OGLE AIRPORT’S PRIME LOCATION
Ogle Airport’s prime location offers many advantages for both incoming & outgoing travelers.
Located just a few miles from the Capital City – Georgetown, Ogle Airport is just a quick drive away from
many commercial institutions.
GETTING AROUND THE CITY
Taxis are available at the airport & fares usually range from $1,000 GYD ($5USD) to $2,000GYD depending on
drop off destination. Taxi fares for destinations around Georgetown range from $500GYD to $600GYD.
The only other means of public transportation consists of minibus vehicles that seat 15 persons. Minibus fares
range from $80GYD to $100GYD, depending on destination.
PLACES TO STAY
From the Ogle airport the most prominent Hotel & lodges in the Capital are quickly within your reach.
Hotels close to Ogle Airport
• Brandsville Apartments | www.brandsvilleapartments.com
• Grand Coastal Inn | www.grandcoastal.com
• Kanuku Suites | www.kanukusuites.com
• Ocean View International | (592) 222-5429
Hotels in downtown Georgetown
• El Dorado Inn| www.eldorado–inn.com
• Herdmanston Lodge | www.herdmanstonlodge.com
• Pegasus Hotel Guyana | www.pegasushotelguyana.com
• Sleep Inn Guest House | www.sleepinguesthouse.com
BANKING & FINANCE
The banking and finance facilities are scattered about various parts of Central Georgetown.
Banking hours are usually from 8:00am to 2:00pm. After hours ATM services are usually available 24/7.
More in-depth information can be found on each bank’s website.
• Bank of Guyana | www.bankofguyana.org.gy
• Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry (GBTI) | www.gbtibank.com
• New Building Society Limited (NBS) | www.nbsgy.com
• Republic Bank: | www.republicguyana.com
• Scotia Bank | www.guyana.scotiabank.com
Cambio Facilities
Persons desiring to change currency outside of local banks can visit several cambio sites in downtown Georgetown.
• Laparkan Financial Services – Water Street
• L.Mahabeer & Son Cambio – King Street, Lacytown | Tel: 592-226-7280
• Swiss House Cambio – Water Street
For up-to-date currency exchange rates please check the Bank Of Guyana website – www.bankofguyana.org.gy/bog/
SHOPPING & PLACES TO EAT
SHERIFF STREET
Just a 10 minute drive from the Ogle is Sheriff Street which is a main hub for commercial activity in Georgetown.
Here persons can find anything from supermarkets & restaurants to stores & taxi services.
SUPERMARKETS
DSL Supermarket
Survival Supermarket
Budget supermarket
STORES
Nirva’s variety store & supermarket
Desinco trading
RESTAURANTS & SNACKETTES
• Mei Tung chinese restaurant
• Maharaja’s indian restaurant
• Aagman indian cuisine
• Royal Castle fast food restaurant
DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN
MALLS & STORES
• City Mall
• Giftland Office Max
• Regent Multiplex
SUPERMARKETS
• Nigel’s Supermarket
• N&S Matti’s
Places to Eat
• Church’s Chicken Fast food
• New Thriving Chinese Restaurant
•Night Cap Cafe: www.facebook.com/Nightcapcafe
• Oasis Café: oasiscafegy.com
AIRPORT FACILITIES & QUICK FACTS
Departure Tax
Outgoing international travelers are required to pay a Departure Tax is $3,000GYD (foreign currency not accepted)
Shopping
There are no shops in the airport compound, however there are four food outlets, one of which also sells a few personal effects & local cellular credit.
Transportation
Incoming travelers in need of transportation can use Official Ogle Airport taxis located in the compound.
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