Folly Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Folly Beach

With a population of 2,774, Folly Beach is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Folly Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Folly Beach

Folly Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Folly Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Folly Beach

Plane

Although Folly Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 17 miles from Folly Beach. 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 Folly Beach departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folly Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Folly Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 185 miles from Folly Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Folly Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 17 miles from Folly Beach. 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 Folly Beach departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folly Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Folly Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 185 miles from Folly Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Folly Beach

Airlines serving Folly Beach

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 Folly Beach

Average rates range from around $575 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $620 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Folly Beach

Most booked hotels in Folly Beach

Water's Edge Inn - Adults Only
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 96 reviews)
$331+
Hotel Folly with Marsh and Sunset Views
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 247 reviews)
$315+
Tides Folly Beach
3 stars
Good (7.9, 920 reviews)
$375+

Renting a car in Folly Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Folly Beach (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Folly Beach (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.