Charleston Golf Trip Cost
What does a Charleston, South Carolina golf trip actually cost? We broke it down using real pricing from 5 courses, 3 lodging options, and 6 restaurants. All estimates are per person for a 3-night, 2-round trip with a group of 8.
Per-Person Estimate (3 Nights, 2 Rounds, Group of 8)
Budget
$320
Golf (2 rounds): $50Lodging (3 nights): $150Food & Drinks: $120
Mid-Range
$915
Golf (2 rounds): $304Lodging (3 nights): $431Food & Drinks: $180
Premium
$2108
Golf (2 rounds): $900Lodging (3 nights): $938Food & Drinks: $270
Estimates exclude flights, car rental, and activities. Based on real venue pricing in our database.
Green Fee Breakdown
5 courses ranging from $25 to $450 per round with cart.
Budget (1 course)
Charleston Municipal Golf Course (The Muni)$25–$45
Solid (2 courses)
Patriots Point Links$60–$110
RiverTowne Country Club$65–$120
Premium (1 course)
Wild Dunes Links Course$100–$195
Bucket List (1 course)
Kiawah Island Ocean Course$350–$450
Lodging Cost Per Person
Splitting a rental house is almost always cheaper than individual hotel rooms for golf groups. Here's what it looks like per person per night.
| Option | Sleeps | $/night (total) | 4 guys | 8 guys | 12 guys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| house | 12–18 | $800–$2500 | $200/pp | $100/pp | $67/pp |
| house | 10–16 | $500–$1500 | $125/pp | $63/pp | $42/pp |
| house | 8–14 | $400–$1200 | $100/pp | $50/pp | $33/pp |
Activity Costs
Charleston Harbor Boat Tour2-3 hours
$45–$85/ppCharleston Brewery Crawl2-3 hours
$15–$40/ppInshore Fishing Charterhalf day
$100–$200/ppShem Creek Kayaking2-3 hours
$35–$65/ppFirefly Distillery Tour1-2 hours
$15–$25/ppCharleston Shooting Range2-3 hours
$40–$80/ppMoney-Saving Tips for Charleston
- Walk instead of riding — 2 courses here are walkable, saving $20-30/round on cart fees.
- Book a house that sleeps your full group — per-person lodging drops dramatically with 8+ people.
- Travel in the shoulder season (just before or after Spring/Fall) for lower rates on everything.
- Mix in casual spots — 2 restaurants here are under $30/person.
- Hire a private chef for one night — often cheaper than a $$$$ restaurant for large groups, and the house becomes the venue.
- Use our AI trip planner to compare different course/lodging combos and find the sweet spot for your budget.