Greenville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Greenville
With a population of 58’409, Greenville is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States.
Where to Eat in Greenville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jianna (600 S Main St Suite 200) and Halls Chophouse - Greenville (550 South Main Street at RiverPlace) are great picks. For delicious green meals, CAMP (2 E Broad St) and Genevieve's (300 S. Main St.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Greenville.
When to visit Greenville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greenville in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Greenville, with an average rainfall of 92 mm.
How to Get to Greenville
Plane
When flying to Greenville, you’ll arrive at Greenville (GSP), which is located 17 km from the city centre.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greenville. The train journey from Greenville to Charlotte takes 2h 29m and costs around S$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about S$ 140 for a 10h 35m trip. The train station in Greenville is called Greenville, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Greenville is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 220 km from Greenville. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Greenville using FlixBus or Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Greenville takes 257 km and will cost you around S$ 143. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 270 for a journey of 867 km. The most popular bus station is Greenville 1116 Woodruff Rd, located 8 km from the city centre of Greenville. Greenville Guadalajara Supermarket is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Greenville
Where to stay in Greenville
Average rates range from around S$ 217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 576 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Greenville/I-385 Haywood Mall, SC and Hampton Inn & Suites - Greenville Airport, SC.
Where to stay in popular areas of Greenville
Most booked hotels in Greenville
Hiring a car in Greenville
Avis, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Greenville is the Ace branch at 1701 Laurens Rd, which is 3 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.41 per litre in Greenville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Greenville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.