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About Charleston
Located in the U.S state of South Carolonia, and the second largest city of the state after Colombia. It sits on the delta of the Ashley and Cooper rivers as they empty into the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a long history, having been founded in the year 1670 and deriving its name from the English King Charles II. It is a charming city with wonderful examples of 19th-century antebellum architecture. It is also home to protected nature preserves in the surrounding area where visitors can see many different types of wildlife.
Charleston has been rated one of the prettiest cities in the US by the esteemed Travel-Leisure and Conde Nast Traveller magazines. It was also rated as the "Most Polite and Hospitable" city in the US as well. Tourism and the port's trading comprise the majority of the city's economy. There are many luxurious lodging options, as well as quaint B&Bs and world-famous hotel chains as well.
Places to visit in the city include Rainbow Row, the Charleston Museum, the Cooper River, Waterfront Park, and Middleton Place. Charleston has a subtropical cliamte with mild winters and hot summers, as well as year-round rainfall. Charleston is located 20 minutes northwest of the city center.
Transportation to Charleston City Center from Airport
Charles City Municipal Airport
Charleston Airport is located 25 kilometers from the city center, with a complete infrastructure for handling domestic and international flights. It is located some distance from the city center, but can be reached by bus, taxi, or private car.
Airport Buses
There is a bus stop located outside the airport departure terminal ,with many stops along the way to the city center. The average price for a ticket to the center is $8.
Rent a car
If you have a driver's license and can provide the necessary documents, you can also rent a car at the airport in order to save time and money. This allows you to see many different areas of the city that would be otherwise hard to get to. Cars can be rented on a daily or weekly basis.
Taxi
If you wish to quickly reach the city center, you can hire a taxi from the airport stand. The average taxi fare is around $25 - 30.
Hotel Services
Many hotels offer a shuttle transfer service between the airport and the city center. You can take advantage of this useful opportunity in advance by contacting your hotel.
