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Folly Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Folly Beach

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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Activities & attractions in Folly Beach

When to visit Folly Beach

Folly Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Folly Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$175
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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folly Beach departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 28m.

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 NU Car and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folly Beach departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 28m.

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 NU Car and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Folly Beach

Airlines serving Folly Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,275 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,254 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,655 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,676 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,016 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,341 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,753 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,046 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,045 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
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Where to stay in Folly Beach

Average rates range from around $435 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $511 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Folly Beach

Most booked hotels in Folly Beach

Water's Edge Inn - Adults Only
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 280 reviews)
$157+
Hotel Folly with Marsh and Sunset Views
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 271 reviews)
$214+
Folly Vacation Perfect Purple Palace Apt C
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 35 reviews)
$256+
Boutique Vera Hotel in the Heart of Folly Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 63 reviews)
$215+
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1671 reviews)
$160+

Renting a car in Folly Beach

Renting a car in Folly Beach costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Charleston.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Renting a car in Folly Beach costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Charleston.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.