North Charleston travel guide
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You're Going to Love North Charleston
With a population of 97,471, North Charleston is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. North Charleston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in North Charleston
If you’re looking for affordable options, Gennaro's Italian Ristorante (8500 Dorchester Rd.) and Relish (7000 Rivers Avenue Building 920) are great picks.
When to visit North Charleston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to North Charleston 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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in North Charleston, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to North Charleston
Plane
When flying to North Charleston, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to North Charleston include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to North Charleston departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to North Charleston. The train journey from North Charleston 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. The train station in North Charleston is called North Charleston, and is located 1.9 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to North Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 171 miles from North Charleston. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to North Charleston using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to North Charleston takes 705 miles and will cost you around $65. From New York, the ticket costs about $226 for a journey of 1030 miles. North Charleston’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving North Charleston
Where to stay in North Charleston
Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $146 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Airport Convention Center and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston Airport/Convention Center.
Where to stay in popular areas of North Charleston
Most booked hotels in North Charleston
Renting a car in North Charleston
Renting a car in North Charleston costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Thrifty, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in North Charleston is the Ace branch at 3632 Cheatham Street, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in North Charleston.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in North Charleston (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 North Charleston is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in North Charleston
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$49/day
Luxury
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$56/day