Clemson travel guide
Clemson Tourism | Clemson Guide
You're Going to Love Clemson
With a population of 13,905, Clemson is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Clemson to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Clemson
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rick Erwin's Clemson (127 Market Street) and Palmetto's Smokehouse and Oyster Bar (199 Old Greenville Hwy) are great picks.
When to visit Clemson
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clemson in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Clemson, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Clemson
Plane
Although Clemson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greenville (GSP), which is located 38 miles from Clemson. The shortest domestic flight to Clemson departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clemson. The train journey from Clemson to Charlotte takes 2h 29m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $104 for a 10h 35m trip. The train station in Clemson is called Clemson, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Clemson is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 109 miles from Clemson. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Clemson using FlixBus or Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Clemson takes 160 miles and will cost you around $106. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $200 for a journey of 539 miles.
Airlines serving Clemson
Where to stay in Clemson
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clemson - Univ Area and Hotel Tillman.
Where to stay in popular areas of Clemson
Most booked hotels in Clemson
Renting a car in Clemson
Renting a car in Clemson costs $56 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Clemson.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Clemson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Ford Fusion or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Clemson, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.