Holiday in Charleston
City in USA — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇺🇸
Country
USA
Type
City
Best time to travel
March to May and September to November, spring with azalea bloom is particularly beautiful
Budget/day
120-200 € (Boutique Hotel, good restaurants)
Getting there from Germany
Flight via Charlotte or Atlanta approximately 12-13 hours total
About Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, is regularly voted the best city in the USA — and after a visit, you understand why. The historic downtown with its pastel-colored antebellum mansions, secret gardens behind wrought-iron gates, and the legendary hospitality of the Deep South is simply enchanting. The Battery and White Point Garden at the tip of the peninsula offer views of the harbor, where the American Civil War began. Rainbow Row, a row of pastel-colored Georgian houses, is Charleston's most photographed motif. King Street combines antique shops, boutiques, and some of the best Southern restaurants. In recent years, Charleston has developed into a culinary hotspot — James Beard award-winning chefs, farm-to-table restaurants, and the centuries-old Lowcountry cuisine make the city a gourmet paradise. The plantation gardens of Magnolia and Middleton, with their ancient oaks and azaleas, are spectacular day trips. The beaches of Folly Beach and Sullivan's Island are just 20-30 minutes away. From Germany, Charleston can be reached via Charlotte or Atlanta.
Top 4 highlights in Charleston
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Rainbow Row
Iconic row of pastel-colored Georgian houses, the most photographed motif in the city
The Battery
Historic promenade by the harbor with antebellum villas and Civil War history
King Street
Charleston's main street with boutiques, antique shops, and top-notch restaurants
Magnolia Plantation
Centuries-old gardens with moss-covered oaks and lush azalea splendor
Hotels in Charleston
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Reise-SIM für Charleston
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Charleston
Recommended travel time
March to May and September to November, spring with azalea bloom is particularly beautiful
Summer
Hot and humid, 32-36°C, muggy with thunderstorms
Winter
Mild, 6-15°C, pleasant
How much does a holiday in Charleston cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
65-100 € (Guesthouse, Casual Dining)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
120-200 € (Boutique Hotel, good restaurants)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
220-450 € (Historic Hotel, Fine Dining)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Plan breakfast or brunch at Husk — one of the best restaurants in the South
Take the Carriage Tour — the best introduction to Charleston's history
Folly Beach as a half-day trip — Charleston's next beach with surf vibes
Explore the French Quarter and Church Street in the evening — romantically lit
Come in spring — azaleas and wisteria transform the city into a sea of blossoms
Food & drink in Charleston
These specialties you must try!
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