OVERVIEW
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, a hub for US Airways, is six miles east of downtown Charlotte.
Official Charlotte Web site
(704) 359-4013
Airport security guidelines
DRIVING
Get a map and driving directions
Passenger pick-up: A cell phone waiting lot is located on Rental Car Road.
PARKING
Construction on a second daily parking deck is underway. The structure is scheduled to open in April 2007.
Cheapest: The remote and long-term parking lots cost $3 per day. It costs $6 a day in the daily lot, and $16 daily in the hourly parking area.
Most convenient: The daily lot and deck cost $6 a day. Both are within walking distance of the terminal, though shuttle service is provided. Hourly parking in front of the terminal is free for the first 30 minutes and $1 for each additional half-hour.
Valet parking: $4 for the first 30 minutes and $19 a day. Drop your car off at the end of the departures/ticketing level. When you return, call 866-359-VALET.
Call 704-FLY-5555 for parking availability.
More parking information
See a parking map
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Bus: Charlotee Area Transit System buses pick up passengers on the east end of the upper level of the terminal. Buses run hourly at 52 minutes past each hour. Fares are $1.20 each way.
Cab: A trip from the airport to downtown Charlotte is around $21. Catch taxis and shuttles outside baggage claim in the terminal's lower level.
Get more ground transportation information and maps
RENTAL CARS AT CLT
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are located in the passenger terminal on the baggage claim level.
GETTING AROUND THE AIRPORT
A moving sidewalk takes travelers from one end of the airport to its center
See a terminal guide with a detailed map.
AMENITIES/USEFUL INFORMATION
Information for disabled travelers
Lost and Found: (704) 359-4012
Wi-Fi: Free Wireless Internet service is available throughout the airport.
ATMs: First Citizens Bank has a full-service branch, as well as a currency exchange, in the ticketing lobby of the main terminal. Also, First Citizens and Wachovia ATMs are in the main terminal near Concourse A. First Citizens and Bank of America ATMs are in Concourse D.
Welcome Center: (704) 359-4013
Postal services: There's a U.S. Postal Service mailbox and stamp machine in Concourse D near the restrooms. Drop boxes for the Postal Service, Airborne Express, UPS and FedEx are available curbside.
