The average price of a 7-day trip to Isle of Palms is $2,027 for a solo traveler, $3,640 for a couple, and $6,825 for a family of 4. Isle of Palms hotels range from $92 to $418 per night with an average of $147, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Charleston AFB/International Airport (CHS) are between $512 and $861 per person for economy flights and $1,607 to $2,702 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $70 to $124 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Isle of Palms, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHS and stay in a Isle of Palms hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Isle of Palms is usually mid to late September.
Average Isle of Palms Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $1,693-$3,109($242-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $339 to $723 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $207 to $253 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $2,868-$4,976($410-$711 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $678 to $1,446 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $207 to $253 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $5,044-$8,794($721-$1,256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,356 to $2,892 for economy
Lodging: $288 to $298 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $290 to $405 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Isle of Palms
How cheap can you make a vacation to Isle of Palms? The cheapest trip to Isle of Palms is about $135 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $77.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $944-$1,758($135-$251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $339 to $723 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $1,528-$2,964($218-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $678 to $1,446 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $2,912-$5,928($416-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,356 to $2,892 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $184 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Isle of Palms cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Isle of Palms Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Isle of Palms.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $3,027-$17,073($432-$2,439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $147 to $260 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $756 to $2,053 for first class
Lodging: $207 to $418 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $4,812-$20,946($687-$2,992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $294 to $520 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,512 to $4,106 for first class
Lodging: $207 to $418 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Isle of Palms for a week is $9,624-$33,972($1,375-$4,853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $588 to $1,040 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,024 to $8,212 for first class
Lodging: $414 to $836 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Isle of Palms Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Isle of Palms is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Isle of Palms due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Isle of Palms Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Isle of Palms hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Isle of Palms.
Flight Costs to Isle of Palms
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $861 average in mid December to a low of $512 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $529. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Isle of Palms our data includes 534 originating airports, and 110 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Isle of Palms from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $7,143 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Rickenbacker International (LCK) in Columbus, OH (the United States) at an average of just $166.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Isle of Palms, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $349, so you can easily save about 68% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Isle of Palms can easily cost $520 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $35 per person. Private tours can cost $1042 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.