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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 217 (10707 Ocean Hwy) and Rustic Table (10683 Ocean Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Frank's Restaurant - Inside Dining (10434 Ocean Hwy) and Perrone's Restaurant and Bar (13302 Ocean Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Pawleys Island.
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″.
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 Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pawleys Island departs from Boston and takes around 2h 10m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pawleys Island.
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 Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
You can travel by bus to Pawleys Island using FlixBus or Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Pawleys Island takes 1090 miles and will cost you around $115. From Boston, the ticket costs about $317 for a journey of 1435 miles.
Renting a car in Pawleys Island costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Myrtle Beach Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.