Charlotte, NC, USA travel guide
North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of a small number of major "hub" airports in the world which has an aviation museum located on the field. In addition to being a joint civil-military public international airport, it houses Carolina's Aviation Museum. It is also one of the few airports in the US that features a public viewing area where visitors can watch planes take off, land, and taxi to and from the runway. Reserve a car hire to await your arrival at Charlotte Douglas Airport.
The city of Charlotte North Carolina is the central core of the most visitor-friendly districts in the Carolinas. It is the center of finance, industry, technology, and entertainment for the region. There are many things to do in the area, from excellent museums and other attractions to outdoor activities and events like NASCAR. Reserve a Charlotte Airport car hire to get around to all the sites and activities.
- Local time in Charlotte, NC, USA:
- GMT-5
- Population of Charlotte, NC, USA:
- 709,441
Tourist attractions at Charlotte, NC, USA
NASCAR
Head over to Lowe's Motor Speedway to watch the cars speed around the track on the de facto hub of stock car racing in the U.S. Several NASCAR teams are based in the city and three NASCAR Sprint Cup races take place here each season, including the All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600! Get your tickets in advance and reserve a rental car in Charlotte for your day at the circuit.
Discovery Place
If you are visiting Charlotte with your family then Discover Place museum should definitely be on your itinerary. One of the nation's most acclaimed children's museums; it focuses primarily on the sciences, though it features special exhibits on everything under the sun throughout the year.
The Double Door Inn
Plan a night out to enjoy some of the music of the south. Legendary for its blues history, The Double Door Inn is one of the city's most beloved institutions
Recommended daytrips from Charlotte, NC, USA
Concord Mills
Located just outside the Charlotte city limits, Concord Mills is the largest shopping destination in the region. Take a daytrip in your Charlotte rental car and indulge your inner shopaholic.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Head west to Belmont to one of the most acclaimed attractions of the area. The natural beauty of these gardens makes it a favorite for tourists from all over.
Carowinds
This lesser-known theme park is actually quite large. Enjoy a plethora of thrill rides based on your favorite films such as Top Gun roller coaster, The Hurler, and Thunder Road.
Local conditions for Charlotte, NC, USA
Thu, 24 May 2012 09:50:00 -0400
Thursday at 09:00 EDT:
clear sky. 24°C (75°F)
Temperature: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Relative Humidity: 18%, Pressure: 1001mb, falling, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for Charlotte, NC, USA
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Thursday
Light rain shower, Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 19°C (66°F)
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 19°C (66°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 47%, Sunrise: 08:16EDT, Sunset: 22:14EDT
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 20°C (68°F)
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 20°C (68°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 45%, Sunrise: 08:16EDT, Sunset: 22:14EDT
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 20°C (68°F)
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 20°C (68°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1020mb, Humidity: 49%, Sunrise: 08:15EDT, Sunset: 22:15EDT
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
- Airport code:
- CLT
- Phone number:
- (704) 359 4000
- Address:
- PO Box 19066, North Carolina, Charlotte, United States
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Charlotte:
- Charlotte city || 5 Miles / 8 km / 20 minutes by rental car from Downtown Charlotte
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Charlotte Airport find counters for main car rental companies conveniently located on the baggage reclaim level in the passenger terminal, at your arrival to Charlotte Airport, in USA.
The following companies offer car hire services in Charlotte Airport:
- Alamo/National
- Avis
- Budget
- Dollar
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Thrifty
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Airlines providing airport services to Charlotte, NC, USA
- Air Canada Jazz
- AirTran
- American Airlines
- Continental
- Delta
- JetBlue
- Lufthansa
- United Airlines
- US Airways
