Charleston Motels

Charleston Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You can select from 16 low-priced motels in Charleston among the more than 2658 hotels and other accommodations. When you pick one of these budget-friendly accommodations, there might not be abundant amenities like you'd find at a traditional hotel but you'll save more money for your trip.

By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Charleston. Not-to-be-missed sights include Charleston City Market, Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal, and Waterfront Park.

Fun fact: The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California. Often just a story or two, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool.

Listed below are some of our customers' best-rated Charleston motels available to book:

Red Roof Inn North Charleston Coliseum

• Stay within a 10-minute drive of Charleston Tanger Outlets and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.
• Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Mt Pleasant - Patriots Point

• An outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a flat-screen TV.
• You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Patriots Point and USS Yorktown.

Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Historic District

• Enjoy access to the restaurant and outdoor pool, as well as room amenities like free WiFi.
• Stay within a 5-minute drive of Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal.

Motel 6 Charleston North SC

• It's located within a 10-minute drive of Charleston Tanger Outlets and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.
• An outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay.

Days Inn by Wyndham Goose Creek

• Stay within a 20-minute drive of Charleston Tanger Outlets and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.
• Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Things to Do in Charleston

Check out the prominent churches and enjoy the top-notch restaurants in this historical area while you're sightseeing. People who've visited Charleston love its shops, university life, and museums.

Here are some popular places:

• Charleston City Market
• Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
• Waterfront Park

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

• Charleston Waterfront Park
• Riverfront Park
• Isle of Palms County Park

You'll find these family-friendly attractions:

• South Carolina Aquarium
• Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park
• Frankie's Fun Park

Charleston is also known for its:

• Tours
• Architecture
• Bars

Best Time to Visit Charleston

Determine the optimal time to visit Charleston by reviewing the seasonal weather details below:

• The hottest months are typically July and August, while January and December are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 68° F and nighttime temperatures average 42° F
• April-June: 87° F is the daytime average and 55° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 88° F and nighttime averages are around 68° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 78° F during the day and 43° F at night
• Average rainfall is 44.41 inches in a year

How to Get to Charleston and Around the Area