The first terminal at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina opened in 1955. Today the airport, also known by its airport code, RDU, is served by two terminals, nine major airlines and seven regional carriers. Travelers can fly to and from destinations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Several hotels near RDU Airport offer travelers park-and-fly packages, which include lodging and parking at the hotel during a guest's business trip or vacation.
The Hampton Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport, 1 1/2 miles from the airport, provides a free 24-hour shuttle to and from the airport. The hotel features a Park & Fly program that allows guest to leave their vehicle at the hotel for up to 14 days. It also features complimentary hot breakfast, an outdoor pool and a business center. Nearby restaurants include the Capital City Chophouse, Cracker Barrel and Sorrento's.
Located a half-mile from the airport, the Holiday Inn Express Raleigh-Durham Airport is just 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. The hotel offers a Park, Stay & Go Program, allowing guests to leave their car for up to 14 days (longer stays may be possible at an additional charge). A free airport shuttle, which includes stops at nearby businesses in Research Triangle Park, is provided from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. The hotel also features free wireless Internet access, complimentary hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, and 24-hour business and fitness centers.
The Comfort Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport offers Stay & Fly Packages with lodging and free parking for up to 14 nights included. The hotel also provides guests with several complimentary conveniences, including free wireless Internet, an outdoor pool and fitness center, full breakfast buffet from Monday to Friday, daily airport shuttle service between 5 a.m. and midnight, and a shuttle service to businesses and other locations within a five-mile radius. Guests can also enjoy a manager's reception with hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and cold beverages from Monday to Wednesday between 5:30 and 7 p.m.
The Hilton Garden Inn is in a quiet wooded setting near William B. Umstead State Park, just one mile from the airport. A complimentary airport shuttle is provided weekdays between 4 a.m. and midnight and on weekends from 5:30 a.m. to midnight. Guests can book rooms based on Stay, Park & Fly rates if they wish to leave their car at the hotel. RDU's Park & Ride Lot 3 is adjacent to the hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily at the hotel's Great American Grill.
