Mount Pleasant travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Pleasant

With a population of 67,843, Mount Pleasant is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mount Pleasant deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mount Pleasant

If you’re looking for affordable options, Water's Edge - Charleston (1407 Shrimp Boat Lane) and Langdon's Restaurant (778 South Shelmore Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Pleasant in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Pleasant, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Mount Pleasant

Plane

When flying to Mount Pleasant, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Pleasant include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Pleasant. The train journey from Mount Pleasant to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $84 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 176 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Mount Pleasant using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Mount Pleasant takes 705 miles and will cost you around $65. From New York, the ticket costs about $226 for a journey of 1030 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mount Pleasant, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Pleasant include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Pleasant. The train journey from Mount Pleasant to Jacksonville takes 4h 14m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $84 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 176 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Mount Pleasant using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Mount Pleasant takes 705 miles and will cost you around $65. From New York, the ticket costs about $226 for a journey of 1030 miles.

Airports near Mount Pleasant

Airlines serving Mount Pleasant

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Pleasant

Average rates range from around $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $338 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Pleasant

Most booked hotels in Mount Pleasant

Tru By Hilton Charleston Ashley Phosphate, SC
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1800 reviews)
$126+
Andrew Pinckney Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 834 reviews)
$254+
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston
3 stars
Excellent (9, 804 reviews)
$155+
Town & Country Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 875 reviews)
$167+
DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 385 reviews)
$177+
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 144 reviews)
$432+

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Pleasant is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Pleasant is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Mount Pleasant

Hertz

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