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
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″.
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 19 miles 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.
Car
Another option to get to Aiken is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 154 miles from Aiken. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Aiken
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 $365 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Aiken are about 107% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aiken
Most booked hotels in Aiken
Renting a car in Aiken
Renting a car in Aiken costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Aiken.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.