Charleston, on the end of a small peninsula pointing into the Charleston Harbor, is called the New Orleans of the Upper South. Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport in North Charleston, is located 1.1 mile from the Charleston airport.

Charleston International Airport (CHS), uses airlines: AirTran, American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United Express and US Airways. Rental car services: Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.