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

Pawleys Island travel guide

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

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Where to Eat in Pawleys Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 217 (10707 Ocean Hwy) and Rustic Table (10683 Ocean Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pawleys Island in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pawleys Island 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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Pawleys Island, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Pawleys Island

Plane

Although Pawleys Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 21 miles from Pawleys Island. 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 Pawleys Island departs from Boston and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Pawleys Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 158 miles from Pawleys Island. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Pawleys Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 21 miles from Pawleys Island. 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 Pawleys Island departs from Boston and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Pawleys Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 158 miles from Pawleys Island. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Pawleys Island

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Pawleys Island

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,085 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pawleys Island

Most booked hotels in Pawleys Island

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Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 468 reviews)
$134+
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Sea Watch Inn at the Landing
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 101 reviews)
$95+
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Hampton Inn Pawley's Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 394 reviews)
$113+
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Best Western Pawleys Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 923 reviews)
$75+
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Oceanfront Litchfield Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 452 reviews)
$97+
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Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
3 stars
Good (7, 1849 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Pawleys Island

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pawleys Island (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. The most frequently booked car type in Pawleys Island is Luxury (Cadillac XTS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pawleys Island (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. The most frequently booked car type in Pawleys Island is Luxury (Cadillac XTS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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