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North Charleston travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Charleston

With a population of 97,471, North Charleston is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. North Charleston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in North Charleston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gennaro's Italian Ristorante (8500 Dorchester Rd.) and Jackrabbit Filly (1083 E Montague Ave) are great picks.

When to visit North Charleston

North Charleston in November
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Charleston in November
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to North Charleston in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in North Charleston, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to North Charleston

Plane

When flying to North Charleston, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to North Charleston include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Spirit Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to North Charleston departs from New York and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to North Charleston. The train journey from North Charleston 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. The train station in North Charleston is called North Charleston, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to North Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 171 miles from North Charleston. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

North Charleston’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to North Charleston, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to North Charleston include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Spirit Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to North Charleston departs from New York and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to North Charleston. The train journey from North Charleston 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. The train station in North Charleston is called North Charleston, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to North Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 171 miles from North Charleston. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

North Charleston’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near North Charleston

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving North Charleston

Lufthansa
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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
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Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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JetBlue
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Where to stay in North Charleston

Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Arpt-Conv Ctr Area and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston-North.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Charleston

Most booked hotels in North Charleston

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Charleston Daniel Island
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 211 reviews)
$186+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 625 reviews)
$132+
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Hyatt Place North Charleston
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1310 reviews)
$108+
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Best Western Magnolia Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 622 reviews)
$133+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Ladson Summerville Charleston
2 stars
Good (7.7, 494 reviews)
$111+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1182 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in North Charleston

Renting a car in North Charleston costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Thrifty, Avis and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in North Charleston is the Economy Rent a Car branch at 3632 Cheatham St, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in North Charleston.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in North Charleston (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 North Charleston is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in North Charleston costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Thrifty, Avis and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in North Charleston is the Economy Rent a Car branch at 3632 Cheatham St, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in North Charleston.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in North Charleston (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 North Charleston is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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