Charlotte, NC presents a unique atmosphere where bustling metropolis meets down-home coziness. With the excitement of a cosmopolitan city, yet the relaxed ambiance of the South, Charlotte is a city you won’t soon forget.

For more information on Charlotte, please visit www.visitcharlotte.com.

Attendee Parking

There is no parking for attendees at the Charlotte Convention Center. Parking is available locally. The estimated cost per day is $6-$10.

Taxi Service

Taxis are available from the airport, area hotels and at designated taxi stands. Taxi rates for Charlotte are: $2.00 initial meter drop, $.40 for each 1/5 mile and $2.00 for each additional passenger after the second. Taxi fare is $20 flat rate from CLT Airport to Downtown.

Hotel & Travel

For information on staying in Charlotte, please see our Hotel and Travel information page.

Maps

For area maps and local directions, please see Charlotte Maps.

Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte operates a trolley system that provides quick and convenient access to the Charlotte Convention Center and Westin Hotel. Individual fare passes are $1.30. The system also operates a disability assistance service named STS. Individual fares for STS rides are $2.00. Weekly passes are $13.00. The trolley system stops at the corner of Martin Luther King Ave. and College St. For more information, please visit the CATS website: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CATS/Home.htm.

Local Charlotte Information

To help plan your stay in Charlotte, check out Visit Charlotte, formerly known as the Charlotte Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Weather

Wondering what the weather will be like in Charlotte? The average temperature for late September during the day is 70°, while temperatures in the evening will drop to 60°.