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, ITA Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Edisto Island departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 40m.

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 $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $95 for a 9h 03m 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 Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Edisto Island. From Orlando, the bus ride to Edisto Island takes 545 miles and will cost you around $98. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 705 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, ITA Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Edisto Island departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 40m.

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 $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $95 for a 9h 03m 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 Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Edisto Island. From Orlando, the bus ride to Edisto Island takes 545 miles and will cost you around $98. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 705 miles.

Airports near Edisto Island

Airlines serving Edisto Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,804 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 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)
$145+

Renting a car in Edisto Island

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.