Charleston travel guide
Charleston Tourism | Charleston Guide
You're Going to Love Charleston
With a population of 51’400, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Charleston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Charleston
Tours
Where to Eat in Charleston
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bricks & Barrels (1214 Smith St) and The French Quarter (1 Greyhound Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Charleston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Charleston in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Charleston, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Charleston
Plane
When flying to Charleston, you’ll arrive at Charleston Yeager (CRW), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Charleston include American Airlines, Delta and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Charleston departs from New York and takes around 1h 46m.
Car
Another option to get to Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 272 km from Charleston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.
Airlines serving Charleston
Where to stay in Charleston
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Charleston.
Where to stay in popular areas of Charleston
Most booked hotels in Charleston
Renting a car in Charleston
Renting a car in Charleston costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Charleston.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Charleston (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 Charleston is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Charleston
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$55/day
Open air all terrain
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$64/day