Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Aiken travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aiken

With a population of 29,524, Aiken 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 Aiken has to offer.

Where to Eat in Aiken

If you’re looking for affordable options, Park Avenue Oyster Bar & Grill (224 Park Ave SW) and The Willcox Restaurant (100 Colleton Ave SW) are great picks.

When to visit Aiken

Aiken in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aiken in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aiken in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Aiken, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Aiken

Plane

Although Aiken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Augusta Bush Field (AGS), which is located 31 km from Aiken. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aiken departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Aiken is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 248 km from Aiken. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Aiken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Augusta Bush Field (AGS), which is located 31 km from Aiken. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aiken departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Aiken is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 248 km from Aiken. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Aiken

GSPGreenville
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
AGSAugusta Bush Field

Airlines serving Aiken

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,553 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,191 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,603 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,895 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,553 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,311 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aiken

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Garner Hotel Aiken South By IHG and Quality Inn & Suites Aiken East. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Aiken, with prices from $47 to $356 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Aiken are about 125% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Aiken by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Aiken

Most booked hotels in Aiken

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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Aiken
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 249 reviews)
$124+
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Hilton Garden Inn Aiken
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 150 reviews)
$157+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Aiken, SC
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1364 reviews)
$92+
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Quality Inn & Suites Aiken East
2 stars
Good (6.5, 268 reviews)
$69+
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Clarion Inn and Suites Aiken South
3 stars
Good (6.4, 782 reviews)
$68+
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Americas Best Value Inn Aiken
2 stars
Okay (4.2, 52 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Aiken

Renting a car in Aiken costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Aiken.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Aiken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Aiken is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Aiken costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Aiken.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Aiken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Aiken is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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