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, United Airlines, American Airlines 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.

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 Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

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, American Airlines 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.

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 Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Isle of Palms

Airlines serving Isle of Palms

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,716 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Palms

Most booked hotels in Isle of Palms

Town & Country Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 880 reviews)
$170+
Mills House Charleston Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 331 reviews)
$304+
Wild Dunes Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 229 reviews)
$505+
Francis Marion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2427 reviews)
$216+
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 654 reviews)
$169+
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1360 reviews)
$220+

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, 50% 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, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.