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Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) west of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 704 359 4013 or 704 359 4910.
Getting to the city: The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) runs a bus service between the city and the airport, picking up passengers in front of Zone D Baggage Claim. All other ground transportation operates from the lower level of the terminal. Courtesy vehicles are available for most local hotels and motels. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty. All rental car counters are located on the lower Baggage Claim Level of the passenger terminal.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include restaurants, bars, shops, duty-free, postal services, left luggage, and tourist information. Banks, ATMs and currency change is also available. There is a business centre where conference facilities and wireless Internet is available. A Welcome Centre is located in the baggage claim area and provides visitor information. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should advise their airline in advance.
Parking: Parking at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport can take a while at peak times. Hourly parking is $1 per hour up to $16 per day. Daily and Remote parking is cheaper at $1 per hour or $6 per day, but further from the terminal. All parking lots are connected to the terminal by a free shuttle. Valet parking is also an option.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.charlotteairport.com
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Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

Location: 3 miles (5km) south-west of the Myrtle Beach central business district.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 843 448 1589.
Getting to the city: There are a number of hotel shuttles that run to and from the airport, and there are also taxis and rental cars available at the airport.
Car rental: Car rental companies located at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, National and Enterprise.
Airport Taxis: There are a number of taxi companies operating from outside the baggage claims section of the airport. The regulated taxi fare is $2.40 per mile and it is only about 3 miles into town from the airport.
Facilities: There is a food court at the airport which has a Pizza Hut, Subway and Java Coast coffee shop, as well as a Hudson News outlet. There is also a restaurant and full service bar, and a snack bar on the lower level. There is also wireless Internet at the airport, as well as ATMs and currency exchange facilities.
Parking: There is short- and long-term parking available at the airport.
Website: www.flymyrtlebeach.com
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

Parking: Covered parking in the multi-level garage is free for 20 minutes, then charges $3 per hour up to $12 per day. Surface parking is $1 per 20 minutes up to $8 per day.Valet parking is available for $14 per day.
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