With a population of 9,163, Georgetown is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Georgetown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Georgetown in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Georgetown, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 30 miles from Georgetown. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Georgetown departs from Islip and takes around 1h 55m.
Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 155 miles from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Georgetown. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 1010 miles and will cost you around $111. From New York, the ticket costs about $246 for a journey of 1090 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Georgetown-Marina and Motel 6 Georgetown, Sc - Marina.
Renting a car in Georgetown costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Myrtle Beach Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Georgetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.