Spoleto Festival USA

Car Rentals

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Six rental car companies operate from the Rental Car Pavilion at Charleston International Airport. For reservations, contact the preferred firm by phone or online. Avis, 843-767-7031 or 800-331-1212 Budget, 843-767-7051 or 800-527-0700 Enterprise, 843-767-4557 or 800-261-7331 Hertz, 843-767-4550 or 800-654-3131 National, 843-767-3078 or 800-227-7368

Yellow Cab of Charleston

Taxi

Phone: 8435776565

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Taxis and shuttles operate from 5 a.m. until 30 minutes after the last arriving flight of the day, typically around 12:30 a.m. Taxi and shuttle rides are available in front of the terminal building, outside of baggage claim. Taxis are dispatched upon demand of the passenger or group to one specific destination.

Taxi/Shuttle Service - Charleston International Airport

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8437677007

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Option 1: The meter fare for taxi departure from the Airport is $2.15 per loaded mile with no additional charge for the first two passengers. For each passenger in excess of two, a fee of $12.00 per passenger per trip will be charged. Prices subject to change. Option 2:The shuttle rate for Downtown Charleston is $12.00 per passenger and departs within 15 minutes. The shuttle is a shared ride and makes multiple stops. Prices subject to change. Option 3: Fixed rate for Airport vicinity is $9.00/passenger, not to exceed $27.00 per trip. Prices subject to change. Taxis and shuttles operate from 5 a.m. until 30 minutes after the last arriving flight of the day, typically around 12:30 a.m. Taxi and shuttle rides are available in front of the terminal building, outside of baggage claim. Taxis are dispatched upon demand of the passenger or group to one specific destination. All taxi and shuttle services accept MasterCard, American Express, VISA and Discover credit cards.

Valet parking at Charleston hotel is available. Call hotel for updated pricing. Self-parking is available in the City Garage located next door to the Hotel. The charge is payable to the garage attendant by MasterCard, Visa, or cash.

Charleston: From Hwy 17 Headed South to Francis Marion Hotel

Follow Hwy 17 (Johnnie Dodds Blvd.) South and cross the new Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge also known as the Cooper River bridge. Stay in right hand lane and take the Meeting Street Exit. At the traffic light, turn left onto Meeting Street. Stay on Meeting Street in the right hand lane for .6 miles. Pass the Charleston Visitor’s Center and turn right at the light, which is John Street. Take John Street one block to King Street and turn left on King Street. The Francis Marion Hotel is on the right. Our guests may pull up to the front door on King Street for unloading and check-in, our bell-staff will be happy to assist you.

Charleston: I 26 Headed East to Francis Marion Hotel

From I-26 Headed East Travel on I-26 to the end (Meeting Street Exit). Turn right onto Meeting Street. Stay on Meeting Street in the right hand lane for .6 miles. Pass the Charleston Visitor’s Center and turn right at the light, which is John Street. Take John Street one block to King Street and turn left on King Street. The Francis Marion Hotel is on the right. From Hwy 17 Headed North Follow Hwy 17 (Savannah Hwy) North and cross the Ashley River Bridge onto the peninsula. Hwy 17 will make a sharp turn to the left as it forks with Cannon Street. Follow the sign for Cannon Street. Take Cannon Street until it ends at King Street. Turn right onto King Street. The Francis Marion is approximately 6 blocks on the right.