Isle of Palms travel guide

Isle of Palms Tourism | Isle of Palms Guide

You're Going to Love Isle of Palms

With a population of 4.133, Isle of Palms is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Isle of Palms deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Isle of Palms

If you’re looking for affordable options, Boathouse at Breach Inlet (101 Palm Boulevard) and Long Island Cafe- Isle of Palms (1515 Palm Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms in November
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Palms in November
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Palms

Plane

Although Isle of Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 28 km from Isle of Palms. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Palms departs from New York and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Isle of Palms. The train journey from Isle of Palms to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $98 for a 6h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Palms is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 287 km from Isle of Palms. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using Greyhound or FlixBus. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 1416 km and will cost you around $128. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 1577 km.

Plane

Although Isle of Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 28 km from Isle of Palms. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Palms departs from New York and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Isle of Palms. The train journey from Isle of Palms to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $98 for a 6h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Palms is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 287 km from Isle of Palms. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using Greyhound or FlixBus. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 1416 km and will cost you around $128. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 1577 km.

Airports near Isle of Palms

Airlines serving Isle of Palms

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Palms

Most booked hotels in Isle of Palms

Tru By Hilton Charleston Ashley Phosphate, SC
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1795 reviews)
$126+
Andrew Pinckney Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 831 reviews)
$258+
Town & Country Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 880 reviews)
$167+
Wild Dunes Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 230 reviews)
$471+
Francis Marion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2429 reviews)
$216+
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1346 reviews)
$225+

Renting a car in Isle of Palms

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Isle of Palms (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Isle of Palms, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Isle of Palms (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Isle of Palms, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.