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Tru By Hilton Charleston Ashley Phosphate, SC - Charleston - Lounge
Tru By Hilton Charleston Ashley Phosphate, SC
Charleston, SC
8.9Very good(1201)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$118+
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The Starlight Motor Inn - Charleston - Bedroom
The Starlight Motor Inn
Charleston, SC
8.9Very good(208)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$146+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/West Ashley - Charleston - Restaurant
Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/West Ashley
Charleston, SC
8.5Very good(753)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$153+
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Staybridge Suites Charleston - Mount Pleasant By IHG - Charleston - Patio
Staybridge Suites Charleston - Mount Pleasant By IHG
Charleston, SC
9.1Wonderful(736)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$160+
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Hampton Inn Charleston/Daniel Island - Charleston - Restaurant
Hampton Inn Charleston/Daniel Island
Charleston, SC
8.5Very good(744)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$164+
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Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant By IHG - Charleston - Pool
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant By IHG
Charleston, SC
8.6Very good(948)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$174+
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Town & Country Inn and Suites - Charleston - Building
Town & Country Inn and Suites
Charleston, SC
8.6Very good(1471)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$177+
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Island Nest - Charleston
Island Nest
Charleston, SC
9.5Wonderful(89)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$210+
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The Iris - Charleston
The Iris
Charleston, SC
9.2Wonderful(339)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$292+
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Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston - Charleston - Living room
Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston
Charleston, SC
9.6Wonderful(248)
Free Wi-Fi
$369+
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The Palmetto Hotel - Charleston - Bar
The Palmetto Hotel
Downtown
8.8Very good(116)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$454+
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The Ansonborough - Charleston - Patio
The Ansonborough
Charleston, SC
8.9Very good(69)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
$467+
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Hotel Richemont - Charleston - Living room
Hotel Richemont
Downtown
10Wonderful(3)
$496+
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The Nickel Hotel - Charleston - Patio
The Nickel Hotel
Charleston, SC
9.7Wonderful(6)
$503+
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The Pinch Hotel - Charleston - Living room
The Pinch Hotel
Downtown
9.5Wonderful(98)
Free Wi-Fi
$558+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in Charleston

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Charleston with confidence.

How much does a budget hotel room in Charleston cost?

The average price for a budget hotel in Charleston is $269 but this can vary depending on the season, the star rating of the hotel and when you’ve booked. In the last 7 days, the cheapest price found on KAYAK was $67.

Which month has the cheapest rates for budget hotels?

Budget hotels in Charleston are cheapest in January, with an average rate of $151. On the other hand, they are at their most expensive in September, where the average price is $311.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a budget hotel in Charleston?

The lowest prices can usually be found on Tuesday, where the average nightly price is $212. The most expensive night is generally Thursday, where the average price is $472.

How much is a budget hotel in Charleston for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star budget hotel room in Charleston found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was $117, while a 4-star budget hotel the lowest price was $127. The cheapest room found overall was for $127.

How much is a budget hotel in Charleston for this weekend?

The cheapest budget hotel room in Charleston for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for $118 per night. For the same dates, 3-star budget hotel rooms have been found for as low as $132 per night and 4-star budget hotel rooms from $147 per night.

How early should you book a budget hotel in Charleston?

Book at least 58 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Charleston budget hotel.
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January
September
$261
$350
$91
Cheapest month to stay with an average 39% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 27% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest budget hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding Charleston budget hotel deals

  • Prices for budget hotels in Charleston are cheaper in the low season, which is in January and February.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally rooms cost less on a Tuesday. The most expensive night for a stay is Thursday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in Charleston found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $106. The most expensive cost $751.

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