Folly Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Folly Beach
With a population of 2,774, Folly Beach is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Folly Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Folly Beach
How to Get to Folly Beach
Plane
Although Folly Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charleston Municipal Airport (CHS), which is located 17 miles from Folly Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Folly Beach departs from New York and takes around 2h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Folly Beach. The train journey from Folly Beach to Richmond takes 7h 11m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $58 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Folly Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 185 miles from Folly Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Folly Beach. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Folly Beach takes 705 miles and will cost you around $106. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 835 miles.
Airlines serving Folly Beach
Where to stay in Folly Beach
Average rates range from around $570 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $574 and up for a 5-star experience.