Car Hire Myrtle Beach Airport

Car Hire

A city that attracts over 14 million tourists yearly is certainly doing something right. Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is the place Americans from the colder northern states head to when winter rolls in. Aside from an unbelievably long stretch of sandy beach, the city has several golf links, great shopping and fantastic seafood restaurants. One popular gateway to the city and the rest of coastal South Carolina is Myrtle Beach International Airport. With all the attractions here, self-drive is the best way to get around. Car hire firms await your arrival at Myrtle Beach Airport.

Who to Book With
There are many car rental companies which have counters at Myrtle Beach Airport. The way towards the Rental Car Facility is right by the Airport Information Desk in the Arrivals lobby. The firms here include Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, Payless, Thrifty, Budget and a few others.

Need to Know Essentials
These documents will be asked for at the time of vehicle collection:

- UK driver's licence acceptable but International Driving Permit recommended
- Booking of rented vehicle confirmed
- Credit card of the renter
- Identity documents of the renter

You can read our FAQs for more info.

Driving
The South Carolina speed limit on interstate highways is 70mph, unless the highway passes through an urban area, in which case speed limit becomes 60mph. Within built-up areas and central business districts, the speed limit is only 30mph. All persons within a moving vehicle on any South Carolina road need to wear a seatbelt. There are a few parking spots in town, many of which become occupied quickly during the high tourist season in summer. It's recommended that you book a waterfront hotel or one that is close to the beach during this time of the year.

Read some more driving tips in our United States guide.

Transport

Visitors to Myrtle Beach have a number of options for getting into town by public transport. The airport is just on the outskirts of town. The airport access road is Harrelson Boulevard. It connects to South Kings Highway, which passes through Myrtle Beach city centre.

Trains
Myrtle Beach International Airport and Myrtle Beach itself are not served by any railway station. Nearby towns with a railway station include Dillon and Florence both located around 67 miles further inland, Kingstree around 75 miles west and North Charleston about 100 miles down the coast. Silver Service and Palmetto trains operated by Amtrak stop at these stations.

Taxis
Taxis and shuttles await arriving passengers at Myrtle Beach International. They can be found past the Baggage Claim area at one end of the terminal building. If possible, you can arrange for a taxi pick-up from your Myrtle Beach hotel or resort; these are typically offered at affordable prices.

Taxi prices:
Myrtle Beach International Airport to downtown costs only around £4

Buses
Coast RTA is the provider of bus services in Myrtle Beach. Coast RTA runs services all year round. The fare for a single ride is about £1 to £3 depending on distance covered. Ground transport from the airport begins outside the Arrivals Hall past the Baggage Claim area.

Facilities

Terminals
Myrtle Beach International has one terminal building with two floors. Departure gates and concourses can be found on the first floor while arrivals, ticketing and other facilities on the ground floor. Many flights arriving at the airport are domestic flights from key US cities such as New York, Chicago, Atlantic City, Detroit and many others. Many routes are only seasonal.

Parking
There are about 1,200 parking spaces available in the parking lots in front of Myrtle Beach International. Short-term and long-term parking are available. Payment via credit card is only acceptable for designated spaces found at the terminal building's south end. The first 20 minutes is free at the short term parking spaces, increasing £0.6 every 20 minutes. The credit card parking spaces charges £0.6 per hour.

Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport. There are a few outlets for the charging of notebooks, smart phones and tablets.

Information Services
Information desks are available on the ground floor close to the Baggage Services Office as well as on the first floor near the lift. Airport ambassadors can be found around the airport and offer further assistance.

Useful Numbers
Information Desk: Telephone: +1 843 448 1589
Airport Lost and Found: +1 843 839 7372

Accessibility
The limit on carry-on luggage does not apply to persons with reduced mobility. To use parking spaces for special needs passengers, visitors need to have the appropriate licence plate and documentation.

Restaurants and Bars
A few restaurants, cafés and eateries can be found on the both floors of the airport. The Boardwalk Cafe in the Arrivals lobby serves coffee and snacks. On the first floor, Nacho Hippo serves Mexican fare like nachos, quesadillas and tacos. For a full meal, Steak n' Shake close to gate A2 offers great burgers and steaks.

VIP Lounges
There are no available VIP lounges at this small airport.

Money and ATMs
There are two ATMs at the airport. One is on the ground floor at the Baggage Claim area. The other is on the first floor beside the lift.

Shopping
Apart from the restaurants and cafés, only one other shop is present at the airport. Hudson News is a small kiosk right in front of Steak n' Shake on the first floor beside gate A3. Aside from snacks and refreshments, it has books and magazines.