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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. Kiawah Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$311
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kiawah Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$311
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, EL AL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kiawah Island departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 36m.

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 MEGA MC and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

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 JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, EL AL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kiawah Island departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 36m.

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 MEGA MC and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Kiawah Island

SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
HHHHilton Head Island
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Kiawah Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,128 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kiawah Island

Average rates range from around $393 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $572 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kiawah Island

Most booked hotels in Kiawah Island

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Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 266 reviews)
$419+
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Kiawah Island Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 8 reviews)
$271+
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The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf Resort
5 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$785+
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Renting a car in Kiawah Island

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Kiawah Island is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Kiawah Island is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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