Charleston International Airport
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.
Website
www.iflychs.comInternet
Free WiFi is available in the terminal.
Charleston International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.