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Folly Beach travel guide

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With a population of 2,774, Folly Beach is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Folly Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Folly Beach

Folly Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Folly Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Folly Beach

Plane

Although Folly Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 17 miles from Folly Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folly Beach departs from New York and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folly Beach. The train journey from Folly Beach to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $72 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Folly Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 185 miles from Folly Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Folly Beach.

Plane

Although Folly Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 17 miles from Folly Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folly Beach departs from New York and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folly Beach. The train journey from Folly Beach to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $72 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Folly Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 185 miles from Folly Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Folly Beach.

Airports near Folly Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Folly Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
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Where to stay in Folly Beach

Average rates range from around $598 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $834 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Folly Beach

Most booked hotels in Folly Beach

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Water's Edge Inn - Adults Only
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 169 reviews)
$305+
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Hotel Folly with Marsh and Sunset Views
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 237 reviews)
$268+
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Boutique Vera Hotel in the Heart of Folly Beach
0 stars
Excellent (9, 34 reviews)
$306+
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Tides Folly Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1542 reviews)
$359+
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Riverside Inn and Cottages
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$226+
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Beachside Boutique Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$257+
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Renting a car in Folly Beach

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Folly Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folly Beach, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Folly Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Folly Beach, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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