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

Sumter travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sumter

With a population of 40,524, Sumter is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sumter has to offer.

When to visit Sumter

Sumter in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sumter in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sumter in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Sumter, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Sumter

Plane

Although Sumter doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 117 km from Sumter. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sumter departs from White Plains and takes around 5h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sumter.

Car

Another option to get to Sumter is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 152 km from Sumter. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sumter, including Wanda Coach, FlixBus and Greyhound. Sumter’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Sumter doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 117 km from Sumter. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sumter departs from White Plains and takes around 5h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sumter.

Car

Another option to get to Sumter is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 152 km from Sumter. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sumter, including Wanda Coach, FlixBus and Greyhound. Sumter’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Sumter

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
CLTCharlotte Douglas
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Sumter

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sumter

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Sumter and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sumter.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sumter

Most booked hotels in Sumter

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sumter
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 312 reviews)
$172+
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Hyatt Place Sumter/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 461 reviews)
$165+
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Tru By Hilton Sumter
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 402 reviews)
$132+
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Hampton Inn Sumter
2 stars
Excellent (8, 416 reviews)
$144+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Sumter
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 300 reviews)
$70+
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Spark by Hilton Sumter
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 802 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Sumter

Renting a car in Sumter costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Sumter.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Sumter (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 Sumter is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sumter costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Sumter.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Sumter (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 Sumter is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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