Hotels near Charleston International Airport
Charleston International (CHS) is 19 km from historic downtown Charleston — an easy $30 Uber, but airport hotels are the smart play for early flights, Boeing SC business, or Joint Base Charleston visits. The Aviation Avenue cluster is 5 min from the terminal by free shuttle. The Hilton Garden Inn is the proven booking on AirConnect.
Best free shuttle
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport — 24h shuttle
Best value
Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston Airport
Best luxury
Renaissance Charleston Historic District (downtown, 20 min drive)
When to stay at an airport hotel
Early flight
Before 07:00 — downtown Charleston to CHS is 25 min, add security wait
Late arrival
Arrivals after 23:00 — CARTA bus stops at 22:00, Uber/Lyft still readily available
5 hotels near CHS
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport
★★★Hilton
$110-180
per night
Free shuttle 5 min to terminalFree transfer
Best for: Proven booking on AirConnect — reliable choice
24h shuttleOn-site restaurantFitness centrePool
The proven CHS converter on AirConnect. Free shuttle every 30 min to terminal (5 min ride).
Homewood Suites Charleston Airport
★★★Hilton
$140-220
per night
Free shuttle 6 min to terminalFree transfer
Best for: Extended stay + kitchens
Free breakfastFull kitchensFree evening reception
Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston Airport
★★★Hilton
$100-160
per night
Free shuttle 7 min to terminalFree transfer
Best for: Best value airport stay
Courtyard Charleston Airport
★★★Marriott
$120-180
per night
Free shuttle 7 min to terminalFree transfer
Best for: Business traveller reliability
DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Airport
★★★Hilton
$130-200
per night
Free shuttle 8 min to terminalFree transfer
Best for: Free cookies + convention centre proximity
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FAQs — CHS airport hotels
Which CHS airport hotel is closest to the terminal?
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport (Aviation Ave) is 5 min by free shuttle — the proven booking on AirConnect. Homewood Suites is 6 min, Hampton Inn is 7 min.
Can I stay at CHS airport hotels and visit downtown Charleston?
Yes — Uber to King Street from any airport hotel is 20-25 min, ~$25. But if the trip is Charleston-focused, book downtown near King Street or the French Quarter — walkability + rooftop bars are the point.
Are there hotels near Boeing SC (Charleston)?
Yes — the airport-perimeter cluster (Aviation Ave) is 8 min drive from Boeing South Carolina. Hilton Garden Inn + Courtyard are the business-travel standards for Boeing visits.