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When to visit
How to get there
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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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Activities & attractions in Kiawah Island

Catamaran Sailing Multi Day Experience
Sports & Fitness•Water Sports

When to visit Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island in October
Estimated hotel price
$444
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kiawah Island in October
Estimated hotel price
$444
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 American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kiawah Island departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 38m.

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 Economy Rent a Car 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 American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kiawah Island departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 38m.

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 Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Kiawah Island

SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
HHHHilton Head Island
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Kiawah Island

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,554 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (881 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,621 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,520 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,097 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,073 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kiawah Island

Average rates range from around $306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $357 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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Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Kiawah Island/Andell Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 270 reviews)
$348+
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Kiawah Island Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 8 reviews)
$157+
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The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf Resort
5 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$346+
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The Dunlin, Auberge Collection
5 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$555+
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Renting a car in Kiawah Island

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

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