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Q: When is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Charleston?

The cheapest month for hotels in Charleston is August. This comes from recent Klook booking data showing August as the lowest median nightly rate.

Q: Which months are the most expensive for hotels in Charleston?

June is the most expensive month for hotels in Charleston. Klook booking data shows June had the highest median nightly rate.

Q: How much does a hotel in Charleston cost per night?

In recent Klook booking data, the median nightly rate across hotels in Charleston was around USD 188. Individual hotel classes differ: economy averaged about USD 137 and standard about USD 216, so your nightly cost will vary by class.

Q: What is the difference between the hotel classes in Charleston, and which is the best value?

Hotel classes range from economy to luxury, with economy typically the most budget-friendly and luxury the most expensive; on Klook the biggest jump in median price is between economy and standard. Economy represented the best value in recent Klook booking data, with a median around USD 137 compared with higher tiers.

Q: How far ahead should I book a hotel in Charleston?

As a general guideline, book around 10 days in advance for early planning or about 1 day for typical last-minute bookings. This reflects Klook’s advance-booking patterns rather than a guaranteed availability window.

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Guests and rooms

2 adults, 1 room

1/5

The Francis Marion Hotel

4.5/5

Fantastic

2K+ reviews

1.2km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

39K+ people booked

€182.28

Based on rates from 14 Dec

1/5

Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG

Just renovated

4.3/5

Great

1K+ reviews

1.1km from Citadel Mall

Fitness

Business center

15K+ people booked

€102.40

Based on rates from 10 Dec

1/5

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview

3.3/5

Good

2K+ reviews

3.0km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

40K+ people booked

€82.86

Based on rates from 1 Dec

1/5

Elliott House Inn

4.2/5

Great

1K+ reviews

300m from downtown

15K+ people booked

€216.33

Based on rates from 14 Dec

1/5

The Charleston Place

4.8/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Fitness

15K+ people booked

€395.12

Based on rates from 22 Nov

1/5

Best Western Charleston Inn

3.9/5

Good

1K+ reviews

1.6km from Riverpark Plaza

Business center

15K+ people booked

€91.44

Based on rates from 1 Dec

1/5

Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview by IHG

4.0/5

Great

1K+ reviews

1.0km from Harborage at Ashley Marina

Fitness

Business center

16K+ people booked

€119.13

Based on rates from 15 Nov

1/5

Charleston Marriott

4.4/5

Great

1K+ reviews

2.9km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

15K+ people booked

€184.11

Based on rates from 25 Nov

1/5

The Vendue

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

500m from downtown

18K+ people booked

€169.90

Based on rates from 14 Dec

1/5

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charleston Daniel Island

4.7/5

Fantastic

579 reviews

1.0km from Blackbaud Stadium

Fitness

Business center

8K+ people booked

€142.09

Based on rates from 11 Dec

1/5

Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley

4.3/5

Great

1K+ reviews

900m from Citadel Mall

Fitness

Business center

15K+ people booked

€101.10

Based on rates from 30 Nov

1/5

HarbourView Inn

4.9/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Business center

15K+ people booked

€216.21

Based on rates from 29 Nov

Top rated hotels in Charleston

1/5

The Loutrel

5.0/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

500m from downtown

Fitness

€320.23

1/5

86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only

5.0/5

Fantastic

77 reviews

2.1km from downtown

Clean and tidy

€441.39

1/5

French Quarter Inn

5.0/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

500m from downtown

Clean and tidy

€308.60

1/5

The Nickel Hotel

4.9/5

Fantastic

230 reviews

1.8km from downtown

Clean and tidy

€200.92

1/5

The Pinch Hotel

4.9/5

Fantastic

215 reviews

1.0km from downtown

Clean and tidy

€287.64

1/5

Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

4.9/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.5km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€211.46

1/5

Zero George Street

4.9/5

Fantastic

384 reviews

1.2km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€290.04

1/5

The Spectator Hotel

4.9/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Clean and tidy

€278.44

1/5

20 South Battery

4.9/5

Fantastic

273 reviews

700m from downtown

Hospitable service

Clean and tidy

€336.07

1/5

HarbourView Inn

4.9/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Business center

€216.21

1/5

Hotel Richemont

4.8/5

Fantastic

234 reviews

800m from downtown

Clean and tidy

€290.12

1/5

Fire Tower

4.8/5

Fantastic

26 reviews

2.1km from downtown

€237.16

Luxury hotels in Charleston

1/5

The Nickel Hotel

4.9/5

Fantastic

230 reviews

1.8km from downtown

Clean and tidy

€200.92

1/5

Hotel Richemont

4.8/5

Fantastic

234 reviews

800m from downtown

Clean and tidy

€290.12

1/5

The Francis Marion Hotel

4.5/5

Fantastic

2K+ reviews

1.2km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€182.28

1/5

The Vendue

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

500m from downtown

€169.90

1/5

The Pinch Hotel

4.9/5

Fantastic

215 reviews

1.0km from downtown

Clean and tidy

€287.64

1/5

The Loutrel

5.0/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

500m from downtown

Fitness

€320.23

1/5

Emeline

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Fitness

€186.43

1/5

Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston

4.9/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.5km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€211.46

1/5

The Palmetto Hotel

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Clean and tidy

€243.17

1/5

The Jasmine House

4.7/5

Fantastic

427 reviews

800m from downtown

€240.49

1/5

Zero George Street

4.9/5

Fantastic

384 reviews

1.2km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€290.04

1/5

Hotel Bennett

4.8/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.4km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€532.48

Typical range Typical rate

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Avg $188 Cheapest $137 Priciest $252

Aug Apr May Jun

August is the most affordable month, with typical nights around USD 137 — roughly 46% below June, the priciest month with typical nights around USD 252. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – June 2026.

$300

$200

$100

$137

Budget

$216

Standard

Budget hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort, typically around USD 137 per night; prices jump from Budget to Standard by about USD 79, and the top-tier stays run roughly 1.6× the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

0 daysLast-minute

1 daysTypical

10 daysEarly

Travellers from the United States typically book about 1 day ahead, which suggests flexibility rather than urgency for June and other priciest months named in the price card. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Compare hotel classes and prices

Across Charleston hotels the spread from the most affordable to the most premium is about 1.6 times, according to Klook booking data. The best balance sits in Budget properties, with a typical nightly rate of USD 137. The biggest single step is the jump from Budget to Standard — roughly USD 79 — and is the decision point worth flagging.

Hotel Class	Typical Nightly Rate
Budget	USD 137
Standard	USD 216

Typical nightly rate is the median paid on Klook for a night in that class; rates are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

When travellers from the United States book

Nightly rates are typically lowest in August, at around USD 137, and highest in June, at around USD 252, based on Klook booking data — August suits a budget-led trip. Most travellers book about 1 day ahead, and the earliest planners book roughly 10 days ahead, so rooms here are usually available at short notice; booking earlier pays most in the priciest month.

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FAQs about Charleston hotels

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How much does a hotel in Charleston cost per night?

What is the difference between the hotel classes in Charleston, and which is the best value?

How far ahead should I book a hotel in Charleston?

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