Florence travel guide
Florence Tourism | Florence Guide
You're Going to Love Florence
With a population of 37.056, Florence is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Florence to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Florence
If you’re looking for affordable options, Victors (126 West Evans St) and Red Bone Alley Restaurant - PRIORITY SEATING (1903 W Palmetto Street) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Florence
When to visit Florence
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Florence in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Florence, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Florence
Plane
When flying to Florence, you’ll arrive at Florence (FLO), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Florence departs from New York and takes around 3h 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Florence. The train journey from Florence to Alexandria takes 7h 34m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $74 for a 8h 56m trip. The train station in Florence is called Florence, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Florence is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 151 km from Florence. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Florence Ta Travel Center, located 6 km from downtown Florence. Florence Southeastern Stages - 611 S Irby St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Florence
Where to stay in Florence
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites Civic Center and Knights Inn Florence Sc.
Where to stay in popular areas of Florence
Most booked hotels in Florence
Renting a car in Florence
Renting a car in Florence costs $81 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Florence.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Florence (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Florence, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.