Isle of Palms travel guide
Isle of Palms Tourism | Isle of Palms Guide
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With a population of 4,133, Isle of Palms is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Isle of Palms deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Isle of Palms
If you’re looking for affordable options, Boathouse at Breach Inlet (101 Palm Boulevard) and Long Island Cafe- Isle of Palms (1515 Palm Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Isle of Palms
How to Get to Isle of Palms
Plane
Although Isle of Palms doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 18 miles from Isle of Palms. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Palms departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Isle of Palms. The train journey from Isle of Palms to Orlando takes 7h 49m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $106 for a 9h 03m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Isle of Palms is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 179 miles from Isle of Palms. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Isle of Palms using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Isle of Palms takes 980 miles and will cost you around $86. From Newark, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 990 miles.
Airlines serving Isle of Palms
Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Palms
Most booked hotels in Isle of Palms
Renting a car in Isle of Palms
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Isle of Palms (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Isle of Palms, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.