Pawleys Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pawleys Island

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

Where to Eat in Pawleys Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 217 (10707 Ocean Hwy) and Rustic Table (10683 Ocean Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Frank's Restaurant - Inside Dining (10434 Ocean Hwy) and Perrone's Restaurant and Bar (13302 Ocean Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Pawleys Island.

When to visit Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pawleys Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pawleys Island in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Pawleys Island, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Pawleys Island

Plane

Although Pawleys Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 21 miles from Pawleys Island. 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 Pawleys Island departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Pawleys Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 158 miles from Pawleys Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pawleys Island using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Pawleys Island takes 810 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1090 miles.

Plane

Although Pawleys Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 21 miles from Pawleys Island. 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 Pawleys Island departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Pawleys Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 158 miles from Pawleys Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pawleys Island using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Pawleys Island takes 810 miles and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1090 miles.

Airlines serving Pawleys Island

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 Pawleys Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Pawleys Island and Best Western Pawleys Island.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pawleys Island

Most booked hotels in Pawleys Island

The Inlet Sports Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 415 reviews)
$176+
Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 305 reviews)
$188+
Hampton Inn Pawleys Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 235 reviews)
$195+
Kingfisher Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 206 reviews)
$275+
Best Western Pawleys Island
2 stars
Good (7.7, 518 reviews)
$130+
The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 66 reviews)
$295+

Renting a car in Pawleys Island

Renting a car in Pawleys Island costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Myrtle Beach Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pawleys Island (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.

Renting a car in Pawleys Island costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Myrtle Beach Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pawleys Island (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.