Mount Pleasant travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mount Pleasant
With a population of 67,843, Mount Pleasant is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mount Pleasant deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Mount Pleasant
If you’re looking for affordable options, Water's Edge - Charleston (1407 Shrimp Boat Lane) and Langdon's Restaurant (778 South Shelmore Blvd.) are great picks.
When to visit Mount Pleasant
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Pleasant in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Pleasant, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Mount Pleasant
Plane
When flying to Mount Pleasant, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Pleasant include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Pleasant. The train journey from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 176 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Pleasant, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Mount Pleasant takes 495 miles and will cost you around $99. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 705 miles.
Airlines serving Mount Pleasant
Where to stay in Mount Pleasant
Average rates range from around $272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $386 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston Mt. Pleasant and Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/Mt. Pleasant-Isle Of Palms.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Pleasant
Most booked hotels in Mount Pleasant
Renting a car in Mount Pleasant
Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $70 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Pleasant.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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 Mount Pleasant is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.