Kiawah Island · Seabrook · Johns Island
Kiawah Island car service, from CHS to The Sanctuary.
Rideshares are hard to come by on Kiawah, and the island is gated. We meet your flight, arrange the gate pass and drive you to The Sanctuary, your villa or the first tee.
CHS → The Sanctuary, sedanabout $215+ $24 gate pass · gratuity included
- Flight tracking
- 30-minute grace from the gate
- Gate pass arranged
- Dispatch live 24/7
Build your island trip
Tap what your stay includes and we’ll put the rides together in one request. Pick the rides your stay needs. Every price includes gratuity.
- Airport
CHS → Kiawah Island
Flight tracked, with a 30-minute grace from the gate. We arrange the gate pass.
About $215 to The Sanctuary or $270 to the Ocean Course in a sedan, plus the $24 gate pass
Book this ride: CHS → Kiawah Island → - Private aviation
JZI → Kiawah Island
At the FBO at Charleston Executive on Johns Island, much closer than CHS.
Sedan, SUV or Sprinter, priced for your exact address
Book this ride: JZI → Kiawah Island → - Night out
Kiawah → downtown Charleston & back
Booked hourly, so your chauffeur waits while you eat and drives you back.
SUV from $144/hour, Sprinter Limousine from $240/hour
Book this ride: Kiawah → downtown Charleston & back → - Golf
Villa → first tee → clubhouse
One way, or hourly so your chauffeur waits out the round. The group and the bags ride together.
Sprinter from $210/hour (4+ hours)
Book this ride: Villa → first tee → clubhouse → - Wedding
Ceremony, portraits & reception
Vintage buses for up to 50 guests each, and a vintage car for the getaway.
Vintage buses from $290/hour
Book this ride: Ceremony, portraits & reception → - Guests
The Sanctuary & villas ↔ the venue
Sprinter shuttles, or motorcoaches for up to 54, on a set schedule.
Sprinter shuttles from $210/hour (4+ hours)
Book this ride: The Sanctuary & villas ↔ the venue →
Your island trip
Airport arrival and Dinner in Charleston.
For 2 riders: a sedan.
Online bookings are requests. Our team confirms each one, usually within an hour. Dispatch watches requests around the clock.
Kiawah Island airport shuttle & transfers
Charleston airport to Kiawah Island
Charleston International (CHS) is about 45–55 minutes from Kiawah. Your chauffeur tracks the flight, gives you 30 minutes from the time it reaches the gate, and meets you curbside, or inside with a name sign for $25.
- CHS → The Sanctuary, sedanabout $215 + $24 gate pass →
- CHS → Ocean Course, sedanabout $270 + $24 gate pass →
- CHS → The Dunlin (on the way), sedanabout $234 →
- Kiawah Island → CHSpriced for your pickup address →
- SUV, Sprinter or Sprinter Limousinepriced for your exact address →
Prices include gratuity. More about our airport transfers.
Airports near Kiawah Island
- Charleston International (CHS)
- The main airport, about 45–55 minutes. Flight tracked, with a 30-minute grace from the gate.
- Charleston Executive (JZI)
- On Johns Island and much closer. Flying private? We pick up at the FBO.
The Kiawah gate pass
Kiawah is gated. We arrange the pass before your pickup: $24 per car or van per day, $43 per bus, passed through at cost.
Group transportation to Kiawah Island
Golf groups, corporate retreats, family reunions and wedding weekends, kept together from the airport on.
Kiawah car service by the hour
Hourly is the way to do a round of golf, a day at Freshfields or a night out in downtown Charleston: your chauffeur waits and drives you back. Vintage vehicles and buses are booked with a contract.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Up to 2 | $114/hour |
| SUV (Escalade) | Up to 5 | $144/hour |
| Sprinter shuttle | 13 (14 max) | $210/hour, 4+ hours |
| Sprinter Limousine | Up to 12 | $240/hour |
| Motorcoach | Up to 54 | from $193/hour |
| Vintage buses | Up to 50 each | from $290/hour |
| Vintage cars | The couple | $888 first hour, then $270/hour |
Where we pick up on Kiawah
Wedding venues we serve →The Sanctuary
Hotel arrivals, dinners out and wedding guest shuttles
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
The Ocean Course, Turtle Point and Osprey Point
Kiawah Island Club
Weddings, dinners and events at the club
Beachwalker County Park
The county beach park, one way or hourly
Freshfields Village
Shops and dining at the island entrance
Villa and home rentals
Door to door, with the gate pass arranged
Getting to and around Kiawah
From Charleston International, plan on 45 to 55 minutes to Kiawah. The route crosses to Johns Island, follows Maybank Highway, and finishes on the Kiawah Island Parkway, which passes Freshfields Village at the island entrance before reaching the gate. If you’re staying at The Dunlin on Johns Island, it’s on the way.
Kiawah is a gated island, and every vehicle needs a pass to get in. We arrange it before your pickup, so your chauffeur drives straight through to The Sanctuary, your villa or the clubhouse. The pass is $24 per car or van per day and $43 per bus, and we pass it on at cost.
Rideshares are hard to come by on the island, so a booked car matters both ways: it’s waiting when you land and when you’re ready to leave. Book sedans and SUVs at least 2 days ahead and Sprinters at least 7. Spring and fall weekends fill first.
Groups stay together in one vehicle. A Sprinter shuttle seats 13, 14 at most, with room for up to 14 large bags, which suits golf groups and families flying in together. Corporate groups and bigger reunions ride in motorcoaches for up to 54. For weddings, guest shuttles run between The Sanctuary, the villas and the venue on a set schedule, so no one has to drive after the reception.
For dinner in downtown Charleston, book hourly. Your chauffeur waits while you eat and drives you back to the island.
Book ahead
- Sedans and SUVs2+ days
- Sprinters7+ days
- Weekend motorcoaches3+ months
- Weekend vintage buses and vintage cars6–12+ months
Spring and fall weekends fill first.
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Kiawah questions
How do I get from Charleston airport to Kiawah Island?
Book a car service from Charleston International (CHS). The drive is about 45–55 minutes. We track your flight, wait 30 minutes from the time it reaches the gate, and arrange the Kiawah gate pass. A sedan to The Sanctuary is about $215, or $270 to the Ocean Course, plus the $24 gate pass, gratuity included.
What airports are near Kiawah Island?
Charleston International (CHS) is the main airport, about 45–55 minutes away. Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) on Johns Island is much closer and handles private flights.
Can I fly a private jet to Kiawah Island?
Private flights land at Charleston Executive (JZI) on Johns Island, the closest airport to Kiawah. We meet you at the FBO, and your grace period starts at your scheduled pickup time.
Are there Ubers or rideshares on Kiawah Island?
They’re hard to come by on Kiawah, and the island is gated. A booked car service is waiting when you land and when you’re ready to leave, with the gate pass already arranged.
Do you handle the Kiawah gate pass?
Yes. We arrange it before your pickup. It costs $24 per car or van per day and $43 per bus, and we pass it on at cost.
Do you provide transportation to The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island?
Yes: airport transfers to the door, dinners out and wedding guest shuttles. Want a limo to The Sanctuary? Our Sprinter Limousine seats up to 12, from $240/hour, gratuity included.
Can you handle group transportation for golf, corporate or family groups on Kiawah?
Yes. A Sprinter shuttle seats 13 (14 max) with up to 14 large bags, and motorcoaches carry up to 54. Bigger groups get more than one vehicle, planned together.
Do you offer wedding transportation on Kiawah Island?
Yes. Vintage buses carry up to 50 guests each, Sprinter shuttles and motorcoaches run guests between The Sanctuary, the villas and the venue, and vintage cars handle the getaway. Book weekend vintage buses 6–12+ months ahead.
Can I rent a party bus on Kiawah Island?
Yes. The Sprinter Limousine seats up to 12, from $240/hour, and our 24-passenger limo coach is from $193/hour. Both include gratuity, and both can take you into downtown Charleston for the night.
How far ahead should I book a Kiawah Island car service?
Sedans and SUVs: 2+ days. Sprinters: 7+ days. Weekend motorcoaches: 3+ months. Weekend vintage buses and vintage cars: 6–12+ months. Spring and fall weekends fill first. Online bookings are requests. Our team confirms each one, usually within an hour.
Coming to Kiawah?
Send your flight and address and we’ll confirm, usually within an hour. Prefer to talk? Dispatch answers 24/7.
Nearby areas
Staying on Seabrook Island? It’s next door, and we price the ride for your address.