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Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States, and its county seat. It is the sixth-most populous city in South Carolina with a population of 70,720 at the 2020 census, while the Greenville metropolitan area has an estimated 997,000 residents and is the largest metropolitan area in the state.

Type CityPopulation 70,720Metro Area Population 997,000

Why go

  • City in South Carolina, United States.
  • Served by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP).

History

Greenville is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States, and its county seat. It is the sixth-most populous city in South Carolina with a population of 70,720 at the 2020 census, while the Greenville metropolitan area has an estimated 997,000 residents and is the largest metropolitan area in the state.

Airports

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) 10 mi to the centre
Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, SC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 11 airlines (United Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 20 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) 2.5 mi to the centre
Greenville, SC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Donaldson Field Airport (GDC) 6.7 mi to the centre
Greenville, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Pickens County Airport (LQK) 18 mi to the centre
Pickens, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Greenwood County Airport (GRD) 44 mi to the centre
Greenwood, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mountain Ridge Airport 8 mi to the centre
Taylors, SC, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GSP has direct flights to 20 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Greenville, South Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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