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, Boathouse at Breach Inlet (101 Palm Boulevard) and Long Island Cafe- Isle of Palms (1515 Palm Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms in November
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Palms in November
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel

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, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Palms departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Isle of Palms. The train journey from Isle of Palms to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $98 for a 7h 11m 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

You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using FlixBus or Greyhound. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 880 miles and will cost you around $91. From New York, the ticket costs about $229 for a journey of 1030 miles.

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, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Palms departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Isle of Palms. The train journey from Isle of Palms to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $98 for a 7h 11m 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

You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using FlixBus or Greyhound. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 880 miles and will cost you around $91. From New York, the ticket costs about $229 for a journey of 1030 miles.

Airports near Isle of Palms

Airlines serving Isle of Palms

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Palms

Most booked hotels in Isle of Palms

Tru By Hilton Charleston Ashley Phosphate, SC
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1790 reviews)
$126+
Andrew Pinckney Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 833 reviews)
$251+
Town & Country Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 869 reviews)
$162+
Wild Dunes Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 228 reviews)
$420+
Francis Marion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2424 reviews)
$210+
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1331 reviews)
$223+

Renting a car in Isle of Palms

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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.