Kiawah Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kiawah Island
With a population of 1,749, Kiawah 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 Kiawah Island has to offer.
When to visit Kiawah Island
How to Get to Kiawah Island
Plane
Although Kiawah Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 20 miles from Kiawah 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 Kiawah Island departs from New York and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kiawah Island. The train journey from Kiawah Island to Winter Park takes 7h 32m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $107 for a 9h 03m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kiawah Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 186 miles from Kiawah Island. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Kiawah Island using FlixBus or Greyhound.
Airlines serving Kiawah Island
Where to stay in Kiawah Island
Average rates range from around $347 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $456 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kiawah Island
Most booked hotels in Kiawah Island
Renting a car in Kiawah Island
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kiawah Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Kiawah Island is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.