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Walk-In Tattoo Shops in Charleston, SC

6 of the 12 tattoo shops we list in Charleston have walk-in tattoo appointments, no booking required.

Most studios require a scheduled consultation for custom work but still take walk-ins for flash designs or small pieces — a split Google Maps can't show, since the listing just says 'tattoo shop' either way. Every shop tagged here states walk-ins are welcome on its own website, not just in an old customer review.

  1. Rowan

    318 King St, Charleston, SC 29401-1441

    Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website Directions

  2. Broken Lantern Tattoo

    1931 Belgrade Ave, Charleston, SC 29407-5715

    Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:57:07 +0000

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  3. Holy City Tattooing Collective

    1916 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407-6251

    ‍Monday-Saturday 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  4. Blu Gorilla Tattoo

    1436 Meeting St Rd, Charleston, SC 29405-9342

    Walk-ins welcomeAppointment only
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  5. Holy City Tattoo Company

    2467 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29414-5310

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  6. Upper Hand Tattoo Studio

    1869 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4870

    Wednesday - Saturday 12-8pm

    Walk-ins welcome
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Show up early, ideally at opening. Walk-in slots fill by early afternoon at busy shops, especially on weekends, and most want cash or a card with no guarantee they'll take Venmo or CashApp — bring photo ID, since a legitimate shop won't ink anyone without one. Ask on the phone whether walk-ins are flash-sheet only or if an artist can free-hand size a custom idea same-day.

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Good to know

Can you walk into a tattoo shop and get a tattoo the same day?

Yes, at shops that accept walk-ins for flash tattoos — pre-drawn designs sized on the spot, usually done in under an hour for $80-150 depending on size and the shop's minimum. Custom pieces almost always need a scheduled consult first, even at walk-in-friendly shops, so call ahead if you want original art rather than a design off the wall.

What is a tattoo shop's minimum price?

Most U.S. shops charge a flat minimum of $50-100 even for the smallest tattoo, covering setup, ink, and a sterile needle cartridge regardless of size. Walk-in flash pieces often land right at that minimum, while larger custom work is typically billed hourly at $100-200 per hour.