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Myrtle Beach Airport Information

(October, 15 2007) If you are looking for a Myrtle Beach Golf Package, you also need to look at how you are going to get here. Some people drive. Some people fly and then drive. The fact of the matter is, the easiest way is to fly directly into Myrtle Beach, and then rent a car. That is easier said than done. Here are a few tips to help you plan your travel arrangements when visiting Myrtle Beach for a golf package.
            Myrtle Beach has its’ own airport (MYR). Do some research on Myrtle Beach International. You might be surprised as to what you will find that is departing from close to your own hometown. It may be a little more expensive to fly into MYR, but it is the most convenient. Very rarely will you find a direct flight into MYR, but it doesn’t hurt to look.
            Other airports that golfers may want to know about are, in no particular order, Charleston SC, Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, Wilmington NC, and Columbia SC. The closest one is Wilmington, but you are still looking at about an hour and a half drive to Myrtle Beach. The most popular of these (other than Myrtle Beach International) is Charleston, SC. It seems to be a little cheaper, but now you are looking at no less than a two and a half hour drive to Myrtle Beach. Be sure to take all of these into account when planning your travel arrangements to Myrtle Beach. You might save some money, too!
           
Here are some listings of airlines and car rental companies that provide service to Myrtle Beach International…

Airline                          Phone                           Service to and from
Continental Airlines       800-525-0280             ATL
Delta Airlines                800-221-1212             NY (LGA), CIN, ATL
Northwest Airlines        800-225-2525             ATL
Southern Skyways        877-235-9678             varies
Spirit Airlines                800-772-7117             NY (LGA), ATC, DET, FTL, BOS
U.S. Airways               800-428-4322             CHAR
United Express             800-241-6522             CHAR, WASH (Dulles)

Car Rental                    Phone              
Alamo                          843-626-8166            
Avis                             843-448-1751                        
Budget                         843-445-6225            
Dollar                           843-448-4931            
Enterprise                     843-626-4277            
Hertz                            843-445-3191            
National                       843-626-3687
Thrifty                          843-626-2277
U-Save                                    843-916-4317

For websites on these companies, just run a search on Google.

You might notice that indicated above, Atlanta is very prominent with its service to Myrtle Beach. It is the largest airport in the nation and is a hub for many of the airlines. Expect a layover! It is almost impossible to bypass Atlanta, but if you do get around it, good job!
Flying into Myrtle Beach can be frustrating. But when is flying not frustrating? On that note, some airlines will cancel or change flights right under your nose. You should be aware of this, at all times. If an airline does change your flight, and you have already booked a Myrtle Beach golf package, let us know immediately. I cannot stress how important it is to contact us. Tee times may be gone, accommodations may have to change, and we need to find what works for you.
Myrtle Beach City Council is currently working on an airport improvement plan. Once this is passed (and the monies are given to the city by state and federal governments) flying into Myrtle Beach will be a breeze. Well, at least easier.

For all you drivers out there, below you will find a link (within our website) with driving distances to Myrtle Beach from around the East Coast, the Midwest and Eastern Canada...

http://www.myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com/drivingdis.html

Feel free to contact us with any questions.