How much does a trip to Charleston cost?
Charleston can be pricey in peak spring and fall — so plan for it. Set your trip below for an honest estimate — a range, not a fake-precise number — across lodging, food, getting around (a car or rideshare) and activities. Adjust the nights, travelers, hotel vs. rental and your style, and the total updates instantly.
Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
$1,380 – $2,520
≈ $460–$840 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights per room · $220–$380/night | $660 – $1,140 |
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days $60–$100/person/day | $360 – $600 |
Car, parking & rideshare Rental car or rideshare · $25–$55/person/day | $150 – $330 |
Tours, plantations & activities $35–$75/person/day | $210 – $450 |
- These are ranges from typical prices — estimates, not quotes. Real costs shift with season, dates and choices.
- Excludes flights / getting there.
- Hotel lodging assumes ~2 travelers per room.
- Budget leans on the free + cheap; premium assumes restaurants, guided experiences and comfort.
Want the plan those costs pay for? See Charleston in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs, read Charleston on a budget.