Summerville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Summerville

With a population of 43,392, Summerville 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 Summerville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Summerville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wasabi of Summerville - Call Ahead Seating (202 Berkeley Circle) and Carolina Ale House - Summerville (191 Sigma Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Summerville

Summerville in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Summerville in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Summerville in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Summerville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Summerville

Plane

When flying to Summerville, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Summerville include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Summerville departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Summerville. The train journey from Summerville 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 Summerville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 157 miles from Summerville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Summerville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Summerville takes 495 miles and will cost you around $99. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 705 miles. Summerville’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Summerville, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Summerville include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Summerville departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Summerville. The train journey from Summerville 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 Summerville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 157 miles from Summerville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Summerville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Summerville takes 495 miles and will cost you around $99. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 705 miles. Summerville’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Summerville

Airlines serving Summerville

Lufthansa
Good (4,691 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,964 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
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Where to stay in Summerville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Summerville-Charleston and Hampton Inn Summerville SC.

Where to stay in popular areas of Summerville

Most booked hotels in Summerville

Cambria Hotel Summerville Charleston
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 321 reviews)
$142+
Avid Hotel Summerville
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 561 reviews)
$118+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Summerville
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 443 reviews)
$125+
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 983 reviews)
$135+
Hilton Garden Inn Summerville
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 272 reviews)
$165+
Hyatt Place North Charleston
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1924 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Summerville

Renting a car in Summerville costs $76 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Summerville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Summerville (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 Summerville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Summerville costs $76 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Summerville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Summerville (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 Summerville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Summerville

Hertz

Hertz
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