Airports in North Carolina

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Location

The airport is situated 14 miles (23km) from Durham and 14 miles (23km) from Raleigh.

Getting to the city

The GoTriangle Route 100 bus provides a public bus service between the airport and its Regional Transit Center, where passengers can connect to bus routes throughout the region. This includes major areas such as Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and Research Triangle Park. The buses depart at least once an hour from outside both terminals. Other bus services include Amtrak and Greyhound.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies located at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National. A shuttle service runs every 15 minutes from outside the baggage claim area of both terminals to the car rental offices.

Airport Taxis

The official taxi company servicing Raleigh-Durham Airport is RDU Airport Taxis. Extra charges are added for excess baggage.

Transfer between terminals

Free buses run between the two terminals.

Facilities

Facilities include ATMs, a post box, restaurants, bars, shops, vending machines, a spa, shoeshine services, smoking areas, tourist information, and hotel reservations. Business centres in both terminals offer currency exchange and travel insurance. Facilities for the disabled are good.

Parking

There are a number of parking lots available. The Premier lot is $3 and hour, and up to $22 per day. The Economy Lots are also available for $1 an hour, or $7 per day, with a shuttle which connects the lots and the terminal building.

www.rdu.com

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (13km) west of Charlotte, near the border between North and South Carolina.

Getting to the city

The CATS airport bus ferries passengers to the city centre. Buses leave every 20 minutes during weekdays, and every 30 minutes at night and on weekends. Courtesy shuttles are available for many local hotels and motels. Taxis and rental cars are also available, as are ride-hailing apps like Lyft and Uber.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies include National, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, and Hertz.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from outside the terminal and cost approximately $25 to the city centre.

Facilities

Airport facilities are extensive and include ATMs, bureaux de change, restaurants, bars, shops, duty-free shopping, a post office, and a tourist information desk. Facilities for the disabled are good.

Parking

Daily, hourly, and long-term remote parking is available, while valet parking is also an option. Complimentary shuttle buses transport passengers between parking lots and the terminal building. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes in the hourly car park and costs $1 per half hour, up to a daily maximum of $20. Long-term parking costs $7 per day.

www.charlotteairport.com

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Location

The airport is 11 miles (18km) west of Greensboro.

Getting to the city

Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) offers a shuttle between the airport and several destinations nearby. Taxis and rental cars are also available, as are ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November)

Car rental

Rental desks are in the baggage claims area. Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

A Triad Transportation desk is located on the lower level of the terminal, where taxis can be ordered.

Facilities

ATMs, a post office, conference facilities, a chapel, information desks, airline lounges, vending machines, and a games room are all available at Piedmont Triad Airport. There are also a number of shops, restaurants, and snack bars.

Parking

Parking garage rates are $10 per day, while long-term lot rates are $8 per day. A free shuttle runs between the long-term lots and the terminal. Short-term metered parking bays are available in front of the terminal for two hours or less of parking. There is also an overflow lot that costs just $5 per day.

www.flyfrompti.com

Jacksonville Airport (OAJ)

Location

The airport is situated 11 miles (19km) northwest of Jacksonville.

Getting to the city

There is no public transport servicing the airport, but taxis, rental cars, and airport shuttles are available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Avis, Budget, National, Hertz, and Enterprise are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are generally available outside the terminal, but to be safe they can be booked in advance.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include a cafe, a restaurant, a gift shop, an ATM, and a lost and found.

Parking

The first 15 minutes of airport parking is free. Thereafter, it costs $2 each hour and up to a daily maximum of $9.

www.flyoaj.com

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.

www.flyavl.com

Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

Location

The airport is situated seven miles (11km) north of Wilmington.

Getting to the city

WAVE Transit's bus route #207 runs to and from the airport, Monday to Friday, on an hour frequency from 6am to 9pm. The route does not run on the weekend. Rental cars and taxis are available at the airport while app based taxi services like Uber are also in operation.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Avis, Alamo, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty are among the car rental companies represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Numerous taxi companies service the airport and are usually available, but advance booking is recommended for peace of mind. Ride-hailing apps like Uber are also present.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a pet relief area, ATMs, a restaurant and lounge, gift shops, an art gallery, a putting green, baby-changing facilities, the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame, and a lost and found.

Parking

Parking is within walking distance of the terminal and the first 30 minutes are free in all parking lots. Short-term parking costs $1 for the second half hour and $1 for each additional hour, up to a daily maximum of $24. Long-term parking also costs $1 for the second half hour, and $1 for each additional hour, up to a daily maximum of $10.

www.flyilm.com