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 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 Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $84 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

You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 705 miles and will cost you around $65. From New York, the ticket costs about $226 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 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 Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $84 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

You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 705 miles and will cost you around $65. From New York, the ticket costs about $226 for a journey of 1030 miles.

Airports near Isle of Palms

Airlines serving Isle of Palms

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 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, 1800 reviews)
$126+
Andrew Pinckney Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 834 reviews)
$254+
Town & Country Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 875 reviews)
$167+
Wild Dunes Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 230 reviews)
$440+
Francis Marion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2430 reviews)
$210+
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1336 reviews)
$224+

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.