Destination
Charleston, United States
Charleston is a walkable harbour city of pastel houses, horse carriages and Lowcountry cooking, with barrier-island beaches minutes away.
Trips to Charleston from every city
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Lowest fares to Charleston by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $313 | 1 |
| San Juan | $316 | 2 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- May, June: Spoleto Festival USA arts season
- August, September, October: Hurricane season with occasional tidal flooding
July, August: Oppressive heat and humidity
Where to stay in Charleston
- Historic District / South of Broad: Antebellum mansions and cobbled lanes, all walkable.
- King Street: Boutique hotels amid the main shopping and restaurant strip.
- Upper King / Cannonborough: Newer hotels near the busiest restaurants and bars.
- Mount Pleasant: Across the bridge, close to Sullivan's Island beaches.
- Isle of Palms: Beach resorts twenty minutes from downtown.
What to do in Charleston
- Walk Rainbow Row and the Battery at sunset
- Eat shrimp and grits at a Lowcountry table like Husk or FIG
- Take the boat to Fort Sumter
- Tour Magnolia or Middleton Place plantation gardens
- Swim at Sullivan's Island or Folly Beach
Good to know
| Airports | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | city, history, food, romantic, beach |
Questions about Charleston
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
March, April, May, September, October and November. July, August: Oppressive heat and humidity
Do US citizens need a passport for Charleston?
No. Charleston is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is Charleston on the ground?
Charleston is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.