Day trips from Charleston
Day trips from Charleston open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are January to April and October–November, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking TourFrom $30View 
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic CharlestonFrom $50View 
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin SightingFrom $17View
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Places to go from Charleston
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Mt. Pleasant
- Shrimp boats and the Boone Hall plantation across the harbour. About 6 miles away.
- Isle of Palms
- A beach island close to Charleston. About 8 miles away.
- Myrtle Beach
- A big beach resort with a boardwalk. About 89 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Charleston month by month
Averages for Charleston Int'l, South Carolina, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 60 (16) | 64 (18) | 70 (21) | 77 (25) | 84 (29) | 89 (31) | 91 (33) | 90 (32) | 85 (30) | 78 (26) | 69 (21) | 63 (17) |
| Low °F (°C) | 39 (4) | 42 (5) | 47 (9) | 55 (13) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 74 (23) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 58 (14) | 47 (8) | 42 (5) |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:36 pm | 6:05 pm | 7:27 pm | 7:49 pm | 8:11 pm | 8:29 pm | 8:29 pm | 8:05 pm | 7:27 pm | 6:47 pm | 5:19 pm | 5:15 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Charleston?
January to April and October–November. Expect highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and August.
What's the closest day trip from Charleston?
Mt. Pleasant, about 6 miles away: shrimp boats and the Boone Hall plantation across the harbour. Isle of Palms, about 8 miles away: a beach island close to Charleston. Myrtle Beach, about 89 miles away: a big beach resort with a boardwalk.
Where can I book day trips in Charleston?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
More things to do in Charleston
Walking toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Boat toursBest Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Sunset cruisesBest Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Cooking classesAll year
Food toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Bike toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Kayak toursBest Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Helicopter toursBest Jan–May, Oct–Nov
Zipline toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Segway toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Private toursBest Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
Hot air balloon ridesBest Jan–May, Oct–Nov
