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Raleigh-Durham InternationalCity/Region: Raleigh
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
Charlotte Douglas InternationalAirport Code: CLT
Full Airport Name: Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) west of Charlotte, near the border between North and South Carolina.
Time Zone: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Phone Number: Tel: +1 704 359 4910.
Ground Transport: The CATS airport express shuttle ferries passengers to the city center 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 center.
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.
Airport 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.
Car 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
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