Hilton Head Island Maps & Transportation
Getting to the Hilton Head Island area is easy. With two airports servicing the area—and daily non-stop flights from major cities across the U.S.—flying to Hilton Head is a breeze. And getting here via land access couldn’t be easier! Hilton Head Island is located at the southernmost tip of South Carolina and is about 20 minutes drive time from the I-95 via Exit 8, with stunning vistas of the Lowcountry’s natural beauty and wildlife preserves along the way. Once you’ve arrived in Hilton Head, be sure to visit our Welcome Center at the Chamber office (1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928) for more visitor information.
Airline Service to Hilton Head Island
Two airports service the Hilton Head Island area: Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), located approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) from all Island resorts, and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), located approximately 45 miles (72 kilometers) south of the Island.
In addition to other cities offering direct flights on the weekends, the following cities fly directly into the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport:
- Albany-ALB*
- Allentown-ABE
- Atlanta - ATL
- Baltimore - BWI
- Boston - BOS
- Charlotte - CLT
- Chicago/O’Hare - ORD
- Cincinnati - CVG
- Cleveland - CLE
- Columbus - LCK*
- Dallas/Fort Worth - DFT
- Denver - DEN
- Detroit - DTW
- Grand Rapids - GRR*
- Houston - IAH
- Indianapolis - IND*
- Lexington - LEX
- Louisville - SDF*
- Miami - MIA
- Minneapolis/St. Paul - MSP*
- Nashville - BNA
- Newark EWR
- New York City – LaGuardia
- New York City – JFK
- Niagara Falls, NY
- Philadelphia - PHL*
- Pittsburgh - PIT*
- Portsmouth PSM*
- Providence - PVD*
- Toronto - YYZ
- Washington, DC – Dulles
- Washington, DC – Reagan National
The Hilton Head Island Airport is serviced by American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The following cities are serviced by the jet-served airlines. Delta, American Airlines and United offer connecting options from 100+ cities worldwide through the following hubs:
- Charlotte, NC - Daily, non-stop service on American Airlines
- Service Beginning Spring 2019:
- American Airlines
- Washington-Reagan Airport: Service begins May 4, 2019
- United Airlines
- Washington-Dulles: Two flights daily with service through September 9, 2019
- Chicago/O'Hare: Saturday and Sunday service through September 8, 2019
- Newark, NJ: Saturday service through September 7, 2019
- Delta
- Atlanta, GA: Three flights daily with year round service beginning May 24, 2019
- New York City (LGA): Saturday service beginning June 8, 2019
- American Airlines
Driving to Hilton Head Island
From I-95:Take Exit 8 (approximately eight miles from the Georgia border) and go east following signs to Hilton Head Island. This is Highway 278 and you will travel about 18 miles and then cross the bridge to Hilton Head. Continue over the bridge and look for signs for the Cross Island Expressway. If you are going to the south end of the island (Shipyard, Coligny, Forest Beach, Sea Pines) stay to your left and use the expressway (Toll $1.25) to save time. Otherwise, keep right and stay on Highway 278 Business.
From the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport:If flying into the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, take I-95 North and follow the above directions.
Shuttle Service To Hilton Head Island
Visitors to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton now have the convenience of utilizing ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft. Be sure to check your desired ride-sharing app for availability and pricing. Ubers and Lyfts are regularly available at the Savannah / Hilton Head International airport for service to and from the airport, as well as from the Hilton Head Island Airport.
Airport Contact Information
Hilton Head Island Airport
120 Beach City Road, North End, Hilton Head, SC, 29926843-255-2950
www.hiltonheadairport.com
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
400 Airways Avenue, Northwest, Savannah, GA, 31408912-964-0514
www.savannahairport.com
Flight Information For Private Aircraft
The hours of operation at both of these facilities are 06:00 – 22:00 local time. If you are arriving earlier or later than the scheduled hours, please call ahead for assistance.
Signature Flight Support: HXD – Hilton Head Island Airport
52 Gateway Circle Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926(located on east side of the runway)
843-689-3200
http://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=HXD
Signature Flight Support: SAV – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
1001 Davidson Drive Suite 150, Savannah, GA, 31408912-964-1557
http://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=SAV
Boat Docking Information
Hilton Head Island is accessible via boat, with docking available at Harbour Town Yacht Basin, Skull Creek Marina, and Shelter Cove Harbor.
Harbour Town Yacht Basin
Sea Pines, 149 Lighthouse Road, South End, Hilton Head, SC, 29928843-671-4534
www.harbourtownyachtbasin.com
Shelter Cove Marina
Shelter Cove, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Mid-Island, Hilton Head, SC, 29928843-842-7001 or 866-400-7894
www.palmettodunes.com
Skull Creek Marina
1 Waterway Lane, North End, Hilton Head, SC, 29926843-681-8436
www.theskullcreekmarina.com
Car Rental Information
All of the major car rental agencies can be found at the Hilton Head Island Airport, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
View Car Rental Companies on Hilton Head Island
Taxi Information
There are a number of taxi services available on Hilton Head, with some of the larger companies including Diamond Transportation of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Taxi and Limousine, and Yellow Cab HHI.
View Taxi Services on Hilton Head Island
Train Information
Although there is no direct service to Hilton Head Island, Amtrak gets you as close as Savannah or Yemassee.
Savannah Amtrak Station
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive, Savannah, GA, 31415800-872-7245
www.amtrak.com