Pawleys Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pawleys Island
Pawleys Island is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pawleys Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Pawleys Island
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 217 (10707 Ocean Hwy) and Rustic Table (10683 Ocean Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Frank's Restaurant - Inside Dining (10434 Ocean Hwy) and Perrone's Restaurant and Bar (13302 Ocean Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Pawleys Island.
When to visit Pawleys Island
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pawleys Island 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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Pawleys Island, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Pawleys Island
Plane
Although Pawleys Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 21 miles from Pawleys Island. 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 Pawleys Island departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Pawleys Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 158 miles from Pawleys Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Pawleys Island using Greyhound or FlixBus.
Airlines serving Pawleys Island
Where to stay in Pawleys Island
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Pawley's Island and Best Western Pawleys Island.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pawleys Island
Most booked hotels in Pawleys Island
Renting a car in Pawleys Island
Renting a car in Pawleys Island costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Pawleys Island.
Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Pawleys Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pawleys Island, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.