Airports in South Carolina

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

Location

The airport is situated three miles (5km) southwest of downtown Myrtle Beach.

Getting to the city

Coast RTA provides public bus service to and from the airport every day. There are hotel shuttles that run to and from the airport, as well as taxis and rental cars.

Time

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

Car rental

Car rental companies located at the airport include Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and Enterprise.

Airport Taxis

There are a number of taxi companies operating from outside the baggage claim section of the airport. Passengers are urged to take the first taxi waiting in line.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a variety of restaurants and snack bars, a newsagent, information booths, and ATMs.

Parking

Short-term parking is free for 15 minutes and $3 for the first 30 minutes, with each additional 15 minutes costing $1. There is a daily maximum of $21. Long-term parking is $12 per day. Credit card parking costs $10 a day.

www.flymyrtlebeach.com

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of Columbia.

Getting to the city

Taxis and rental cars are available and many hotels provide airport shuttles. Limousines can also be arranged.

Time

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

Car rental

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

Airport Taxis

A large number of taxi companies service the airport and a taxi can usually be found without pre-booking. Taxis can be found just outside the terminal.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a business centre, eateries, gift shops, a bookstore, and ATMs.

Parking

Covered parking in the multi-level garage is free for 20 minutes, $3 for up to 40 minutes, then $1 for each subsequent 20 minutes up to a daily maximum of $12. Surface parking is $1 per 20 minutes up to a maximum of $8 per day. Valet parking is available for $14 per day.

www.columbiaairport.com

Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Location

The airport is situated 12 miles (20km) northwest of downtown Charleston.

Getting to the city

CARTA offers services to and from the airport on the NASH Express between about 8am and 9pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and 12pm and 6pm on Sundays. Bus tickets cost $3.50 per person per trip. Once in town, passengers can access the free DASH shuttle service that travels to numerous destinations.

There is a shuttle bus that makes multiple stops and is shared among multiple passengers. Adult shuttle fare to downtown Charleston is $15, departing every 15 minutes. Taxis and rental cars are also available. There are also ride-hailing apps available such as Uber.

Time

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

Car rental

Avis, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, National, and Enterprise are represented at the airport. Dollar and Thrifty sites are located off the premises.

Airport Taxis

Taxis operate at the airport. The taxi fare to downtown Charleston is roughly $30.

Facilities

Airport facilities include pay phones, ATMs, bookstores, restaurants, and shops.

Parking

In the surface lot, parking costs $1 per 20 minutes and up to a daily maximum of $10. On the parking deck, hourly rates are the same but the daily maximum is $15. Valet parking is $21.

www.iflychs.com

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Location

The airport is situated about 13 miles (21km) from Greenville.

Getting to the city

There are various shuttles and transportation companies servicing the area, with Eastside Transportation being the official shuttle service. As well as limousines and rental cars, there are also ride-hailing apps such as Uber.

Time

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

Car rental

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

Airport Taxis

Eastside Transportation is the authorised airport taxi service. Uber also services the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include an ATM, conference rooms, business workstations, a restaurant, snack bars, and a gift shop.

Parking

All airport parking costs $1 for every 30 minutes. A full day costs $15 in the garages, $9 in the daily lots, $9 in the Sky Lots, and $7 in the Economy Lot.

www.gspairport.com

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