The average price of a 7-day trip to South Carolina is $1,122 for a solo traveler, $1,637 for a couple, and $2,899 for a family of 4. South Carolina hotels range from $65 to $292 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to South Carolina (from all airports) are between $552 and $832 per person for economy flights and $1,733 to $2,612 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $101 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 South Carolina
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to South Carolina and stay in a South Carolina hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in South Carolina is usually mid to late September.
Average South Carolina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Carolina for a week is $1,220-$2,558($174-$365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $360 to $723 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Carolina for a week is $1,922-$3,989($275-$570 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $719 to $1,447 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Carolina for a week is $3,850-$7,449($550-$1,064 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,438 to $2,893 for economy
Lodging: $171 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $229 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Carolina
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Carolina? The cheapest trip to South Carolina is about $124 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 $20 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 $55.
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 South Carolina for a week is $865-$2,110($124-$301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $360 to $723 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $144 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Carolina for a week is $1,392-$3,184($199-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $99 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $719 to $1,447 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $144 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Carolina for a week is $2,797-$5,845($400-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $198 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,438 to $2,893 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $216 to $261 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to South Carolina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Carolina Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in South Carolina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Carolina for a week is $2,527-$11,774($361-$1,682 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $897 to $1,765 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $292 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,429 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Carolina for a week is $4,131-$14,974($590-$2,139 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $201 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,794 to $3,530 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $292 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,429 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Carolina for a week is $8,257-$25,623($1,180-$3,660 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $402 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,589 to $7,061 for first class
Lodging: $309 to $585 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,069 to $2,137 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Carolina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Carolina is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Carolina 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.
South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
Flight Costs to South Carolina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $832 average in late July to a low of $552 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $515. These prices are based on millions of flights. For South Carolina our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 South Carolina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $280, so you can easily save about 51% 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 South Carolina can easily cost $371 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $741 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.