In the upstate north-western corner of South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg Airport stands among woods near the town of Greer. It's an area of forests and lakes but this old rural town has recently become better known as the site of BMW's first American car manufacturing plant. Greer is also a road and rail transport hub. If you have a hire car here you'll find that Interstate 85 runs close to the airport and easily links to Spartanburg to the north-east and Greenville to the southwest, so you'll be able explore peace and tranquillity of the area's Paris Mountain and Caesars Head State Parks, or head into the vibrant city centre.
If you hire a car at Greenville Spartanburg International you'll find that the airfield stands midway between these two upstate cities. Greenville is a fast-growing business community with a rejuvenated central district that has been acclaimed across America. Falls Park and its spectacular pedestrian suspension bridge have become prime regional attractions. The university city of Spartanburg, meanwhile, is known for its museums of art, history, railroads and science. Further afield, head north-west to explore the inspiring landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains and southeast to find the vast Sumter National Forest on the Chattooga River.
