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Mount Pleasant travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Pleasant

With a population of 67,843, Mount Pleasant is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mount Pleasant deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mount Pleasant

If you’re looking for affordable options, Water's Edge - Charleston (1407 Shrimp Boat Lane) and Langdon's Restaurant (778 South Shelmore Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Pleasant in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Pleasant, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Mount Pleasant

Plane

When flying to Mount Pleasant, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Pleasant include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Spirit Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from New York and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Pleasant. The train journey from Mount Pleasant to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $106 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 176 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Mount Pleasant, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Pleasant include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Spirit Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from New York and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Pleasant. The train journey from Mount Pleasant to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $106 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 176 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Mount Pleasant

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Mount Pleasant

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
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Where to stay in Mount Pleasant

Average rates range from around $265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $387 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Pleasant

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The Charleston Place
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1218 reviews)
$432+
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Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 936 reviews)
$156+
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Tru by Hilton Mt Pleasant Charleston
2 stars
Excellent (9, 747 reviews)
$159+
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Hotel Emeline
4 stars
Excellent (9, 690 reviews)
$324+
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Andrew Pinckney Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1490 reviews)
$293+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1344 reviews)
$174+
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Renting a car in Mount Pleasant

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $93 per day, on average, or $185 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, 10% more expensive than at Charleston.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Pleasant is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $93 per day, on average, or $185 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, 10% more expensive than at Charleston.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Pleasant is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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