Heading to Hilton Head

Hilton Head Island is a wonderful tourist destination amidst the sea and nature. Whether it is a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or a vacation with friends, it is full of thrills and amusement. Even the most restless child has a lot of activities to keep them entertained. There’s bicycling, golfing, beaches, water sports, and many more to keep both the young and old busy.

Located in the South Carolina islands at the southernmost tip of South Carolina, the Hilton Head Island boasts of a unique Afro-American culture like no in the United States.

Tempted to visit? Here are your means to reaching this amazing island.

The Route

The Hilton Head Island is located 35 miles away from Savannah, Georgia. You can fly, drive, take a bus or train to reach this beautiful island.

Flying

You can reach this island via flights to any of these two airports: the Hilton Head Airport or the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport. The former is about 8 km away from most of the island resorts and the latter is located at a distance of 72 km towards the South of the Island. The airport offers various transportation services, including taxi, limo, or rental car. However, if you are not a US resident, then you must possess an international driving license and your official driving license to rent and drive a car around the island. As the United States does not issue an international driving permit to foreign visitors, it is advisable to get it from your home country. Moreover, most rentals require the renter to be of age 25 years and above.

Renting a Car

You could rent a car and drive to the island. You can drive from Charleston, SC, which is a little over two hours. From Jacksonville, the island is about a 2 and a half hour drive. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery as you prepare for an even more beautiful vacation.

Public transportation is limited in Hilton Head Island. Although a few bus lines offer scenic bus tours, you might miss the many attractions outside the town. With your car, you can visit all the destinations you are interested in. You can even take a day trip to the beautiful Savannah or Beaufort, which are each a forty-five minute drive from the island.

Into the Waters

You can also reach the Hilton Head Island by water route. You can hire a yacht or boat and enter the island either via the ocean or the Inter-Coastal Waterway. Marine services are easily available here.

Any of these options will allow you to enjoy the beauty of this unique island. Contact professional Hilton Head tours to enjoy the advantages of a well-planned holiday. These professionals ensure that you make the best of your vacation and do not miss even the tiniest things. The Hilton Head tours also provide you the best advice to reach the island and the respective documents and formalities required.

The author is a resident of the Hilton Head Island. His fascination with the cultural diversity of the place has inspired him to write attractive articles describing Hilton Head activities.