Starting points. Hilton Head Island requests most often begin in Sea Pines, Shelter Cove, Harbour Town and Coligny Beach area. Name the building and the entrance. Staging space and approach angle decide the pickup more than the postcode does.
Common destinations. Destinations named for Hilton Head Island include Harbour Town Lighthouse & Marina, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Shelter Cove Harbour, Coligny Beach Park and Sea Pines Resort. Some have a coach door away from the main entrance. Worth knowing before the group is standing outside.
Dates that fill first. Local calendars around RBC Heritage PGA Tournament, Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival, HarbourFest (Thursdays, summer) and Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance concentrate demand into a handful of weekends. Check the current schedule with the organiser — this is not a live calendar.
Popular runs. Harbour Town to Coligny Beach shuttle; Hilton Head to Savannah nightlife (45 min); Resort-to-resort shuttle loop; Hilton Head to Bluffton dining. List the stops in the order you want them and be realistic about the finish — that is what the price is built on.
Beyond Hilton Head Island. Trips that continue into Charleston, Columbia, Florence or Greenville are quoted as one itinerary. The South Carolina guide covers statewide staging and long-distance planning.