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Raleigh Travel Guide

Raleigh, North Carolina — Airports

Raleigh-Durham International

Airport Code
RDU
Full Airport Name
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Location
The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Durham and equal distance northwest of Raleigh.
Time Zone
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Phone Number
Tel: +1 919 840 2123.
Terminal Transfer
Free buses run between the two terminals.
Ground Transport
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.
Airport 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 Centers in both terminals offer currency exchange and travel insurance. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Car 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