Getting Around
Getting around Asheville is relatively easy, with a number of transport options available. The ART system operates buses along set routes around the city. This is an inexpensive way of getting around Asheville.
Tickets can be bought when boarding the bus and the exact fare is required as change is not given. There are also a number of options for bus passes which allow for more frequent travel on the ART buses.
For those wanting to explore the city independently, car hire is available. Central Asheville is pedestrian-friendly and, for a scenic tour around the city, vintage trolleys cover all major points of interest in Asheville. A number of taxi companies operate in Asheville are easily contacted via phone; Lyft and Uber are also available.
Airports
Asheville Regional Airport
The airport is located 15 miles (24km) south of Asheville.
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Location
The airport is located 15 miles (24km) south of Asheville.Getting to the city
Bus services are available to downtown Asheville. Many local hotels offer free shuttle transfers to guests.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo/National, and Thrifty/Dollar.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available to and from the airport.
Facilities
Airport facilities include a business centre, phone charging stations, ATMs, vending machines, a guest service centre (faxing, scanning, printing, and postage available), post boxes, a restaurant, and an art gallery.
Parking
Short-term parking costs $1 for the first 30 minutes, $1 for every additional 30 minutes after that, and a daily rate of $25. Long-term parking costs up to $2 for an hour, $2 for every additional hour, a daily rate of $9, and $54 for a week.