Asheville, N.C. is both a beautiful refuge in the heart of southeast and a convenient retreat.

There are a number of direct flights into Asheville from cities including:

• Atlanta
• Charlotte
• Cincinnati
• Detroit
• Houston
• Minneapolis
• Newark

For information regarding flights to and from Asheville, click here.

In addition, you have the option of flying into the Greenville/Spartanburg, SC airport and driving a short distance (approximately 63 miles) into Asheville. For flight information into GSP International Airport, go to http://www.gspairport.com/index.shtml.

For car rental information at GSP International, go to http://www.gspairport.com/rental_cars.html.

Additionally, upon arriving at the Asheville airport, you will have a variety of ground transportation options.

Click here for a list in PDF of transportation services and their phone numbers.

Asheville is a pleasant drive from several cities in the southeastern U.S., including:

• Atlanta, Ga. - 208 miles
• Charleston, S.C. - 267 miles
• Charlotte, N.C. - 131 miles
• Knoxville, Tenn. - 81 miles
• Greenville, SC - 63 miles
• Lexington, Ky. - 289 miles
• Roanoke, Va. - 244 miles

Asheville is known for its brisk climate, the beauty of the surrounding mountains, outdoor recreational opportunities, historic sites, fine dining and more. You may want to consider renting a car so that you can sample these opportunities in this splendid venue.

For information regarding local rental car agencies, click here.