The average price of a 7-day trip to North Charleston is $2,144 for a solo traveler, $3,851 for a couple, and $7,219 for a family of 4. North Charleston hotels range from $89 to $432 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 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 $65 to $169 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 North Charleston, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHS and stay in a North Charleston 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 North Charleston is usually mid to late September.
Average North Charleston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit North Charleston for a week is $1,364-$3,336($195-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $339 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $181 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $192 to $234 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit North Charleston for a week is $2,504-$5,492($358-$785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $678 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $181 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $192 to $234 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit North Charleston for a week is $4,316-$9,972($617-$1,425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,356 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $362 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $269 to $374 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to North Charleston
How cheap can you make a vacation to North Charleston? The cheapest trip to North Charleston is about $136 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 $76.
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 North Charleston for a week is $951-$1,787($136-$255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $339 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $89 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 North Charleston for a week is $1,542-$3,040($220-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $678 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $89 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 North Charleston for a week is $2,940-$6,080($420-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,356 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $178 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to North Charleston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury North Charleston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in North Charleston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit North Charleston for a week is $4,481-$15,592($640-$2,227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $143 to $372 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $966 to $1,588 for first class
Lodging: $419 to $432 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit North Charleston for a week is $6,448-$19,784($921-$2,826 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $286 to $744 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,932 to $3,176 for first class
Lodging: $419 to $432 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit North Charleston for a week is $12,896-$33,868($1,842-$4,838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $572 to $1,488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,864 to $6,352 for first class
Lodging: $838 to $864 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,850 per night for a preferred vacation rental
North Charleston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in North Charleston is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in North Charleston 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.
North Charleston 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston.
Flight Costs to North Charleston
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 North Charleston our data includes 534 originating airports, and 110 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to North Charleston 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 North Charleston, 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 North Charleston can easily cost $540 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $36 per person. Private tours can cost $1076 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.