Arrival.info
Where can I wait before an RDU pickup?
RDU’s free Cell Lot is at 1000 Trade Drive near the rental-car centers. Drivers remain with their vehicles, monitor the flight, and wait for the post-baggage call. Hourly airport parking is the appropriate alternative for someone who wants to greet the passenger indoors.
RDU route identity
This page is for Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- The Cell Lot entrance is near the airport rental-car centers.
- Cars must remain attended while staged in the lot.
- Hourly parking supports indoor passenger meetings.
Mistakes to avoid
- Searching for the Cell Lot at a terminal curb.
- Leaving the car while using an attended waiting area.
- Using staging for an extended indoor reunion.
RDU pickup questions
What is the address of the RDU Cell Lot?
RDU lists the waiting area at 1000 Trade Drive in Morrisville near the rental-car facilities.
May I leave my vehicle in the RDU Cell Lot?
No. The airport requires cars in the waiting area to remain attended.
Where should an indoor greeter park?
Use an airport lot with hourly rates instead of the pickup curb or Cell Lot.
Related RDU pickup guidance
RDU pickup timing
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RDU pickup zones
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