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.
Activities & attractions in Kiawah Island
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 American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kiawah Island departs from New Haven and takes around 2h 11m.
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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.
Airlines serving Kiawah Island
Where to stay in Kiawah Island
Average rates range from around $304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $420 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
Renting a car in Kiawah Island costs $86 per day, on average, or $258 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Charleston.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.