Mount Pleasant travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Pleasant

With a population of 67,843, Mount Pleasant is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mount Pleasant deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mount Pleasant

If you’re looking for affordable options, Water's Edge - Charleston (1407 Shrimp Boat Lane) and Langdon's Restaurant (778 South Shelmore Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Pleasant in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Pleasant, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Mount Pleasant

Plane

When flying to Mount Pleasant, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Pleasant include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Pleasant.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 176 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Mount Pleasant, you’ll arrive at Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Pleasant include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Pleasant.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 176 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Mount Pleasant

Airlines serving Mount Pleasant

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,716 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Pleasant

Average rates range from around $266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $377 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Pleasant

Most booked hotels in Mount Pleasant

Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston
3 stars
Excellent (9, 802 reviews)
$165+
Town & Country Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 880 reviews)
$170+
DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 388 reviews)
$178+
Mills House Charleston Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 331 reviews)
$304+
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 147 reviews)
$432+
Francis Marion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2427 reviews)
$216+

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Pleasant.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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 Mount Pleasant is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Pleasant.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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 Mount Pleasant is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Mount Pleasant

Hertz

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