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

Pickens travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pickens

With a population of 3,126, Pickens is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pickens has to offer.

When to visit Pickens

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pickens in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Pickens, with an average rainfall of 3.7″.

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Temperatures
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How to Get to Pickens

Plane

Although Pickens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greenville (GSP), which is located 28 miles from Pickens. Greenville 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 Pickens departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Pickens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 123 miles from Pickens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Pickens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greenville (GSP), which is located 28 miles from Pickens. Greenville 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 Pickens departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Pickens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 123 miles from Pickens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Pickens

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Pickens

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,482 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pickens

Renting a car in Pickens

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pickens (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 Pickens (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.