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Highest rated hotelThe Loutrel – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookJanuary
Average 4 star hotel price$1,006 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$1,428 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Charleston, South Carolina

To make the most of your time in Charleston, book a hotel that’s right for you. We’ve gathered some of the city’s best hotels, from luxury to budget-friendly.

Best time to visit Charleston

Charleston is an interesting travel destination any time of year, but what you hope to do (or avoid) during your trip should be considered while making plans, such as weather and price.

Low and high season in Charleston

Busiest month(s): June attracts the most visitors to Charleston, which means the average price per night reaches $740. If you’re booking during this time, prepare for higher costs than less busy seasons, when average nightly prices decrease to $430.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to travel is usually October, when the average room rate per night is $430. Compared with the busier times of the year, you'll see significant savings.

The priciest month in Charleston is June, and you can expect to spend around $740 on hotels. Weekend rates generally increase, averaging around $474 per night throughout the year, and Friday sees the highest rates at the best hotels in Charleston. You'll find savings on Wednesday, which is the cheapest day of the week to book a room on average.

Where to stay in Charleston, South Carolina

With Skyscanner, it's easy to find the best Charleston hotels — from 5-star to the most booked — at a cost you want.

The best-rated hotels in Charleston

If you want to take in the absolute best of the city, book a room at one of its top-rated hotels.

Popular hotels in Charleston

The French Quarter Inn, HarbourView Inn, Planters Inn, The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel, and Francis Marion Hotel are just some of the hotels available to you in Charleston, providing plenty of services and amenities to make your stay a comfortable one.

Things to do in Charleston

In the center of the city, you can find well-known attractions and things to do like the Old South Carriage Company, the Bulldog Tours, and Palmetto Carriage Works. Check out other interesting sites like the Charleston City Market. If you love food, you'll find a wide variety of great restaurants, like Halls Chophouse, Poogan's Porch, Magnolias, Toast All Day, and Hyman's Seafood.

Finding cheap hotels in Charleston: FAQs

In Charleston, the expected average temperature in October is 21°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 31°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is August, and the driest month is November.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Charleston with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $83 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $112 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $602 per night, and the average price on weekends is $649. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Charleston could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Charleston is Charleston Airport (CHS), which is 17.3km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Charleston. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Charleston is currently around $419 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $83 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Charleston is currently around $851 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $264 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Charleston is currently around $1,210 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $368 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Charleston is January, with an average price of $484 per night. The most expensive month is September, when the average room rate can rise to $963 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in October is $623 per night, which is around 9% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Charleston with kids in tow, try Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel.