Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Durham and equal distance northwest of Raleigh.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 919 840 2123.
Transfer between terminals: Free buses run between the two terminals.
Getting to the city: TTA offers a connecting airport shuttle service to major areas such as Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Research Triangle Park, every day except Sunday; a single fare is $2. Taxis are also available; the fare to either Raleigh or Durham is around $27.50.
Car rental: Car rental companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National are located at the airport. A shuttle service runs every 15 minutes from outside the baggage claim area of all terminals to the car rental offices. Look for green bus shelters marked Rental Car. Thrifty is located off the airport premises and also offers a shuttle service.
Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, a post box, WiFi, restaurants, bars, shops, 24 hour flower vending machine, spa, shoeshine, smoking areas and 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 several parking options including hourly and daily garages and cheaper Park & Ride lots with a shuttle bus service every 20 minutes to the terminals.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.rdu.com

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) west of Charlotte, near the border between North and South Carolina.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 704 359 4000.
Getting to the city: The CATS airport express shuttle ferries passengers to the city centre from the arrival area on the lower level of the main terminal. Courtesy shuttles are available for most local hotels and motels. Taxis are available from outside the terminal and cost approximately $20 to the city centre.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, National, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Thrifty and Hertz. All rental car counters are located on the lower baggage claim level of the passenger terminal.
Facilities: A bank, ATMs and bureau de change are available. Other facilities include restaurants, bars, shops, duty-free, post office and tourist information. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Daily, hourly and long-term remote parking is available. Valet parking is also an option. Complimentary shuttle buses transport passengers between parking lots and the terminal building.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.charlotteairport.com


Travel Guide \| Airport Guide \| City Guide \| Holiday Resorts \| Feedback \| Contact Word Travels

Copyright © 2009 Globe Media Ltd. All rights reserved. By its very nature much of the information in this travel guide is subject to change at short notice and travellers are urged to verify information on which they're relying with the relevant authorities. Globe Media cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above.