Hilton Head Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hilton Head Island

With a population of 37,099, Hilton Head Island is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hilton Head Island has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hilton Head Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant (2 Hudson Road) and Old Oyster Factory (101 Marshland Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 608
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hilton Head Island in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 608
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hilton Head Island in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 199 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Hilton Head Island, with an average rainfall of 62 mm.

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How to Get to Hilton Head Island

Plane

When flying to Hilton Head Island, you’ll arrive at Hilton Head Island (HHH), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hilton Head Island, you’ll arrive at Hilton Head Island (HHH), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Hilton Head Island

Airlines serving Hilton Head Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,484 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,165 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,536 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hilton Head Island

Average rates range from around AED 1,000 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,504 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Hilton Head and Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hilton Head Island, with prices from AED 140 to AED 2,270 per night. Harbour Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hilton Head Island are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hilton Head Island

Most booked hotels in Hilton Head Island

Palmera Inn and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 837+
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,683+
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,671+
Beach House Resort Hilton Head
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 1,020+
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 1,431+
Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 1,122+

Hiring a car in Hilton Head Island

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hilton Head Island is the Budget branch at 120 Beach City Road, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.82 per litre in Hilton Head Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.84 and AED 61.12. Standard (Chevrolet Volt or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hilton Head Island, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hilton Head Island is the Budget branch at 120 Beach City Road, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.82 per litre in Hilton Head Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.84 and AED 61.12. Standard (Chevrolet Volt or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hilton Head Island, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.