Is Charleston expensive?
An 8-day trip to Charleston costs about $4,420 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,210 each, or $552 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $2,621; done well, about $7,954. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
United States · history · food · beach · walkable
8 days · 2 adults · October · 2,201 miles each way · No passport needed for US travellers
October is one of the better months to visit.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $672 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $745 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $608 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $240 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,621 |
| likely $2,097–$3,145 · $1,310 per person · $328 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $672 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,568 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,152 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $320 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $512 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,420 |
| likely $3,536–$5,304 · $2,210 per person · $552 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $672 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $3,214 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $2,160 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $672 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,040 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $7,954 |
| likely $6,364–$9,545 · $3,977 per person · $994 per day · medium confidence | |
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