Edisto Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Edisto Island

Edisto 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 Edisto Island has to offer.

Where to Eat in Edisto Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ella & Ollie's (21 Fairway Dr) and The Waterfront Restaurant (3731 Dock Site Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Edisto Island

Edisto Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Edisto Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Edisto Island in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Edisto Island, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Edisto Island

Plane

Although Edisto Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 28 miles from Edisto Island. Savannah/Hilton Head is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Edisto Island departs from New York and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Edisto Island. The train journey from Edisto Island 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 Edisto Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Edisto Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Edisto Island using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Edisto Island takes 1030 miles and will cost you around $113. From Boston, the ticket costs about $203 for a journey of 1310 miles.

Plane

Although Edisto Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 28 miles from Edisto Island. Savannah/Hilton Head is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Edisto Island departs from New York and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Edisto Island. The train journey from Edisto Island 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 Edisto Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Edisto Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Edisto Island using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Edisto Island takes 1030 miles and will cost you around $113. From Boston, the ticket costs about $203 for a journey of 1310 miles.

Airports near Edisto Island

Airlines serving Edisto Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,968 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,585 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,547 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Edisto Island

Most booked hotels in Edisto Island

Wyndham VR Ocean Ridge
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1 review)
$309+

Renting a car in Edisto Island

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Edisto 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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Edisto 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.