Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Isle of Palms travel guide

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With a population of 4,133, Isle of Palms is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Isle of Palms deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Isle of Palms

If you’re looking for affordable options, Boathouse at Breach Inlet (101 Palm Boulevard) and Long Island Cafe- Isle of Palms (1515 Palm Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms in January
Estimated hotel price
$271
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Palms in January
Estimated hotel price
$271
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Palms

Plane

Although Isle of Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 18 miles from Isle of Palms. 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 Isle of Palms departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Palms is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 179 miles from Isle of Palms. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Isle of Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 18 miles from Isle of Palms. 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 Isle of Palms departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Palms is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 179 miles from Isle of Palms. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Isle of Palms

Airlines serving Isle of Palms

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,572 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,092 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,520 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,443 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,083 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Palms

Most booked hotels in Isle of Palms

The Charleston Place
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1218 reviews)
$466+
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 953 reviews)
$96+
Francis Marion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3571 reviews)
$127+
Wild Dunes Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 642 reviews)
$219+
Hyatt House Charleston Historic District
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1300 reviews)
$161+
Wild Dunes Resort - Residences at Sweetgrass
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 67 reviews)
$226+

Renting a car in Isle of Palms

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Isle of Palms (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Isle of Palms (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.