Summerville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Summerville
With a population of 43 392, Summerville 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 Summerville has to offer.
Where to Eat in Summerville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wasabi of Summerville - Call Ahead Seating (202 Berkeley Circle) and Carolina Ale House - Summerville (191 Sigma Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Summerville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Summerville 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 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Summerville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Summerville
Plane
When flying to Summerville, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Summerville include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Summerville departs from New York and takes around 2h 08m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Summerville. The train journey from Summerville to Winter Park takes 7h 32m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $117 for a 9h 03m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Summerville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 253 km from Summerville. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Summerville. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Summerville takes 555 km and will cost you around $64. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $131 for a journey of 1135 km. Summerville’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Summerville
Where to stay in Summerville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Summerville-Charleston and Hampton Inn Summerville SC.
Where to stay in popular areas of Summerville
Most booked hotels in Summerville
Renting a car in Summerville
Renting a car in Summerville costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Summerville.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Summerville (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 Summerville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.