Isle of Palms travel guide
Isle of Palms Tourism | Isle of Palms Guide
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With a population of 4,133, Isle of Palms is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Isle of Palms deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Isle of Palms
If you’re looking for affordable options, Long Island Cafe- Isle of Palms (1515 Palm Blvd) and Boathouse at Breach Inlet (101 Palm Boulevard) are great picks.
When to visit Isle of Palms
How to Get to Isle of Palms
Plane
Although Isle of Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 18 miles from Isle of Palms. 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 Isle of Palms departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Isle of Palms. The train journey from Isle of Palms to Richmond takes 7h 11m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $58 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Isle of Palms is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 179 miles from Isle of Palms. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Isle of Palms. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 705 miles and will cost you around $106. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 835 miles.
Airlines serving Isle of Palms
Where to stay in Isle of Palms
Average rates range from around $488 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $557 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Palms
Most booked hotels in Isle of Palms
Renting a car in Isle of Palms
Renting a car in Isle of Palms costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Isle of Palms.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Isle of Palms (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. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Palms is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.