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

Santee travel guide

Santee Tourism | Santee Guide

You're Going to Love Santee

With a population of 935, Santee is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Santee to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Santee

Santee in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santee in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Santee

Plane

Although Santee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 77 km from Santee. Columbia Metropolitan 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 Santee departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Santee is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 197 km from Santee. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Santee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 77 km from Santee. Columbia Metropolitan 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 Santee departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Santee is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 197 km from Santee. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Santee

CAEColumbia Metropolitan
MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Santee

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,476 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santee

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santee and Best Western Plus Santee Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santee

Most booked hotels in Santee

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santee
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 373 reviews)
$134+
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Hampton Inn Santee
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 641 reviews)
$121+
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Tru by Hilton Santee
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 253 reviews)
$104+
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Best Western Plus Santee Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1157 reviews)
$103+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Santee I-95
3 stars
Good (7.5, 498 reviews)
$87+
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Baymont by Wyndham Santee
2 stars
Good (7.4, 986 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Santee

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Santee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Santee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.