Shopping
Asheville (AVL) Airport Shopping
Shopping at Asheville Regional Airport spans convenience staples at Hudson News and tech accessories at InMotion through to local specialty gifts and duty-free for international travelers. See each section below for exact locations by concourse or terminal.
Duty-free shopping
None — AVL has no international departures, so there is no duty-free shop.
US duty-free allowance
US residents may bring back $800 in duty-free goods per person. Liquids purchased at duty-free must be in the original sealed store bag when transiting international connections — otherwise they may be confiscated at the connecting airport security checkpoint.
Books & magazines
No dedicated bookshop or newsstand chain (no Hudson News or WHSmith); The Goods@AVL carries a small selection of magazines alongside its other merchandise.
Convenience & travel essentials
The Goods@AVL is AVL's one general store — snacks, drinks, travel essentials, and locally made goods, with self-checkout available — located post-security in the North Concourse.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout Asheville Regional Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
No dedicated tech/electronics shop (no InMotion or Best Buy Express) exists at AVL; the FuelRod SwapBox kiosks (3 locations) selling/exchanging portable phone chargers are the closest thing to a tech vendor.
Best Buy Express kiosks carry Apple accessories, Bose headphones, and phone chargers at most major US airports. InMotion Entertainment is the other key tech stop — open at most gate clusters and stocked with travel-oriented electronics essentials.
Fashion & specialty retail
No dedicated fashion or apparel retailer. The Goods@AVL sells Asheville-branded apparel and gifts alongside its other merchandise; otherwise standard airport convenience retail.
Best shopping area
The Goods@AVL in the North Concourse is effectively AVL's only retail stop — snacks, gifts, local products, and Asheville-branded souvenirs in one place.
Pro Tip
AVL has just one retail shop today. Phase 2 of the AVL Forward project (expected 2027–2028) is planned to add Appalachian Exchange and a Smoky Grounds coffee shop in the new South Concourse, so options should expand later this decade.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at AVL airport?
None — AVL has no international departures, so there is no duty-free shop.
What stores are in AVL airport?
Asheville Regional Airport has Hudson News book and convenience shops at most gate areas, InMotion Entertainment for tech accessories, and a range of local gift shops. The Goods@AVL is AVL's one general store — snacks, drinks, travel essentials, and locally made goods, with self-checkout available — located post-security in the North Concourse. No dedicated fashion or apparel retailer. The Goods@AVL sells Asheville-branded apparel and gifts alongside its other merchandise; otherwise standard airport convenience retail.
Is there a bookstore at AVL airport?
No dedicated bookshop or newsstand chain (no Hudson News or WHSmith); The Goods@AVL carries a small selection of magazines alongside its other merchandise.
Does AVL airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at Asheville Regional Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. No dedicated tech/electronics shop (no InMotion or Best Buy Express) exists at AVL; the FuelRod SwapBox kiosks (3 locations) selling/exchanging portable phone chargers are the closest thing to a tech vendor.
See also: Airport lounges at AVL · Restaurants at AVL airport
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