Edisto Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Edisto Island
Edisto Island is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Edisto Island has to offer.
Where to Eat in Edisto Island
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ella & Ollie's (21 Fairway Dr) and The Waterfront Restaurant (3731 Dock Site Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Edisto Island
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Edisto Island in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Edisto Island, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Edisto Island
Plane
Although Edisto Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 45 km from Edisto Island. Savannah/Hilton Head is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Edisto Island departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Edisto Island. The train journey from Edisto Island to Alexandria takes 9h 03m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $122 for a 10h 38m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Edisto Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 302 km from Edisto Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Edisto Island using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Edisto Island takes 1135 km and will cost you around $112. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 1255 km.
Airlines serving Edisto Island
Where to stay in popular areas of Edisto Island
Most booked hotels in Edisto Island
Renting a car in Edisto Island
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Edisto Island (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.