Meter starts at pickup in central Kenai with Hairy’s Cab
Hairy’s Cab runs standard taxi service around Kenai from Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) into town and nearby areas. The company is locally based in Kenai, so drivers know the short 2–3 mile runs into the city grid as well as longer trips along the Kenai Spur Highway.
There’s no terminal code at ENA and no built-in taxi stand, so you call Hairy’s Cab directly to arrange pickup at the small terminal building on Airport Way. Plan to phone when you land or a few minutes before touchdown; most people report cars can usually get to the airport within about 10–20 minutes, depending on time of day and weather.
Fares run on a standard taxi meter, with a flat start fee plus per-mile pricing; budget for a quick 5-minute hop into central Kenai or a 15–20 minute ride out toward nearby lodges and residential areas. Because ENA is a small airport, you’re typically in the car within minutes of walking out of the single baggage claim area.
Hairy’s Cab operates through typical Alaska daytime and evening hours, often covering early Ravn Alaska or smaller regional departures that leave around 6:00–7:00 a.m. If you need a very late or very early run outside core hours, call the day before and confirm the time window so you’re not scrambling for a ride in the dark.
Payment is usually taken directly with the driver in the car; locals report standard card and cash acceptance across Kenai taxis, but bring a credit card and at least $20–$40 in cash in case cellular readers act up in rough weather. Tipping 15–20% is normal for a quick Kenai airport transfer.
Practical tip: When you call Hairy’s Cab, say “Kenai Municipal Airport, main terminal on Airport Way, outside baggage claim” and ask for an ETA; that one sentence saves you an extra back-and-forth on the phone and gets the car moving faster.