Isle of Palms travel guide

Isle of Palms Tourism | Isle of Palms Guide

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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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 38m.

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 $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $84 for a 7h 49m 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 Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 1577 km and will cost you around $53. From Boston, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 3870 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 38m.

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 $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $84 for a 7h 49m 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 Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 1577 km and will cost you around $53. From Boston, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 3870 km.

Airports near Isle of Palms

Airlines serving Isle of Palms

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,015 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,769 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (733 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,550 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, 1790 reviews)
$126+
Andrew Pinckney Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 834 reviews)
$246+
Town & Country Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 869 reviews)
$164+
Wild Dunes Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 227 reviews)
$418+
Francis Marion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2423 reviews)
$211+
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1331 reviews)
$223+

Renting a car in Isle of Palms

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Palms is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Palms is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.