Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Asheville Regional Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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AVL Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Asheville Regional Airport.
What to Expect
Asheville Regional Airport (code: AVL) consists of a small, two-level terminal with seven gates, a full-service restaurant and a gift shop on the airside. The airport also has vending machines, a water bottle filling station, a business centre, charging stations and WiFi. Seating includes airside rocking chairs. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Asheville Regional Airport
Sleeping here won’t be easy, but according to one reviewer, a travel blanket and earplugs will certainly help. For privacy and comfort, albeit for a price, there are hotels near the airport that provide a free shuttle. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated rest or sleep zones. Travellers report a small number of rocking chairs available airside, which may offer limited comfort for short rests.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Asheville Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
- Wingate by Wyndham Fletcher at Asheville Airport » Check Rates
- Clarion Inn Airport » Check Rates
- Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville I-26 » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Airport » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Asheville Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges in the airport. If this information has changed, click here to update the guide.
Drinking Water
Thirsty? Water bottle filling stations are available free of charge. Locations: Airside.
Food & Drinks
- Landside: No food options reported.
- Airside: Blue Ridge Trading + Tavern Cafe (Hours:4:30AM – last scheduled flight departure) • Cinnabon (Hours: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM) • Auntie Anne’s (Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM) • Aletitude near gates 1-3. (Hours: Unknown).
There are no 24-hour food options. Vending machines are also available both landside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Power outlets are limited. Portable battery rentals are available via FuelRod kiosks located throughout the terminal.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available throughout Asheville Regional Airport.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Art in the Airport – The airport normally hosts rotating art displays and occasional live music featuring local artists.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs and a cash-to-card kiosk are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits, especially when travelling internationally.
Children’s Play Area – Travelling with kids? Children’s play areas are available landside and airside.
Conference Rooms – A boardroom and a small conference room are available to rent with advance arrangements.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is not available. A small gift shop and a concession stand offer limited retail options.
Information Desk – The Guest Services Center provides information, paging, and basic assistance. Hours are generally from morning until the last arriving flight.
Luggage Carts – Luggage carts are available for a fee. Assistance can be requested through the Guest Services Center.
Pet Relief Area – An outdoor pet relief area is available landside. For airside pet relief needs, travellers should speak with their airline staff.
Post Office – A mailbox is available landside for outgoing mail.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside Asheville Regional Airport. Designated smoking areas are located outside the terminal.
Bus
There is a public bus that runs between AVL airport and downtown Asheville. Fare: USD 1.00.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies offer service on-site: Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National / Alamo • Dollar / Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Clarion Inn Airport • Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Airport • Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Airport • Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park • Hilton Garden Inn Asheville South • Holiday Inn & Suites Arden – Asheville Airport • Home2 Suites by Hilton Asheville Airport • Wingate by Wyndham Fletcher at Asheville Airport.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Ride Sharing
Uber and Lyft operate through Asheville. A ride from the airport to the city centre will cost about $24.90.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Fares: $3.00/mile, plus $3.00 starting on the meter.
Last updated: 2026-02-04
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