OVERVIEW
Raleigh-Durham International is undergoing a massive expansion effort in Terminal C that eventually will replace its 18-gate terminal with a 40-gate facility.
Official Raleigh/Durham Web site
Main number: (919) 840-2123
Airport security guidelines
Travel tip: As you drive into RDU, watch the electronic signs for information on parking availability. Signs will guide you to hourly, daily and Park & Ride lots.
DRIVING
RDU is about 10 miles northwest of Raleigh and 10 miles southeast of Durham; it's also seven miles from Research Triangle.
Get a map and directions
Check traffic reports
PARKING
Cheapest: Park and Ride lots 3 and 4 are $6 daily; lots 2 and 5 are $5, but these are not open year-round. Courtesy buses link Park and Ride lots to terminals A and C every 20 minutes between 4 a.m. and about 1 a.m.
Most convenient: The main parking garages are right between terminals A and C and max out at $24 for the hourly lots, $10 for the daily lots. The hourly rate at all lots is $1. For the latest parking availability, call (919) 840-2140.
Payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, cash and travelers checks are accepted.
More parking information at (919) 840-2140 or on 1610 AM.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Shuttle: Triangle Transit Authority operates an airport shuttle that takes passengers to downtown Raleigh, Durham, downtown Chapel Hill and Research Triangle Park for $2.00 each way. If you need to transfer to another system to reach your destination, save money by buying a regional day pass. Call (919) 549-9999 for details.
Learn about other shuttle and limo services.
Cab: RDU Airport Taxi Service, operated by Dulles Airport Taxi, Inc. through an agreement with the Airport Authority, are available 24 hours a day and can be dispatched from the booth on the lower level of Terminals A and C. Cab fares are about $28 to Raleigh and Durham, $35 to Chapel Hill and $18.50 to Cary.
RENTAL CARS
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty serve RDU. Thrifty is located off airport premises and offers shuttle service for customers.
GETTING AROUND THE AIRPORT
Maps of Terminal A and Terminal C.
AMENITIES/USEFUL INFO
Information for disabled travelers
Lost and found: (919) 840-7550. Offices are located near the information desk in Terminal A and in the baggage claim area in Terminal C.
Dining and shopping: Find restaurants and shops at the airport.
Wireless Internet: Wi-Fi is available at RDU through AT&T. More information.
Triangle Cyber Café in Terminal C offers customers complimentary wireless Internet access.
Internet service: Internet kiosks are located in Terminal A on the concourse at Gates 10, 22, and 25 and also in the non-ticketed areas at Baggage Claim 2 and near the information desk in Terminal A extension. Terminal C has an Internet kiosk by Gate 15.
Business centers: Currency exchange, wire service, photocopying and travel insurance are located in Terminal A near the information desk, and in Terminal C between gates 15 and 16.
