Charleston travel guide
Charleston Tourism | Charleston Guide
You're Going to Love Charleston
With a population of 120,083, Charleston is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Charleston has to offer.
Where to Eat in Charleston
If you’re looking for affordable options, Magnolias (185 East Bay Street) and Hank's Seafood Restaurant (10 Hayne Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Laurel (161 Rutledge Ave) and Ma'am Saab (251 Meeting St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Charleston.
When to visit Charleston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Charleston in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 183 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Charleston, with an average rainfall of 61 mm.
How to Get to Charleston
Plane
When flying to Charleston, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Charleston. The train journey from Charleston to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around RM 255 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about RM 396 for a 7h 49m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Charleston is to pick up a car hire from Myrtle Beach, which is about 87 miles from Charleston. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Myrtle Beach.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Charleston using Greyhound or FlixBus.
Airlines serving Charleston
Where to stay in Charleston
From 5-star hotels such as the Wentworth Mansion to great affordable options like the 20 South Battery, Charleston offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 1,329 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,746 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston-West Ashley and Hampton Inn Charleston-Daniel Island.
Where to stay in popular areas of Charleston
Most booked hotels in Charleston
Hiring a car in Charleston
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Charleston is the Budget branch at 5500 International Blvd, which is 10 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.77 per litre in Charleston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 57.15 and RM 76.20. The most frequently booked car type in Charleston is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 7% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.