Hilton Head Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hilton Head Island
With a population of 37,099, Hilton Head Island is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hilton Head Island has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Hilton Head Island
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Shopping
Tours
Where to Eat in Hilton Head Island
If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Oyster Factory (101 Marshland Rd) and Poseidon-Hilton Head Island (38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre) are great picks.
When to visit Hilton Head Island
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hilton Head 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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Hilton Head Island, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Hilton Head Island
Plane
When flying to Hilton Head Island, you’ll arrive at Hilton Head Island (HHH), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hilton Head Island departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 31m.
Car
Another option to get to Hilton Head Island is to pick up a car rental from Jacksonville, which is about 226 km from Hilton Head Island. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Jacksonville.
Airlines serving Hilton Head Island
Where to stay in Hilton Head Island
Average rates range from around $307 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $537 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hilton Head Island, with prices from $38 to $801 per night. Harbour Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hilton Head Island are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hilton Head Island
Most booked hotels in Hilton Head Island
Renting a car in Hilton Head Island
Renting a car in Hilton Head Island costs $73 per day, on average, or $219 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Hilton Head Island is the Budget branch at 120 Beach City Road, which is 5 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Hilton Head Island.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hilton Head 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. The most frequently booked car type in Hilton Head Island is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Volt or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Hilton Head Island
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$40/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day