Carolina Beach travel guide
Carolina Beach Tourism | Carolina Beach Guide
You're Going to Love Carolina Beach
With a population of 5,706, Carolina Beach is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carolina Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Carolina Beach
How to Get to Carolina Beach
Plane
Although Carolina Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 16 miles from Carolina Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carolina Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Carolina Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Carolina Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Airlines serving Carolina Beach
Where to stay in Carolina Beach
Average rates range from around $397 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $355 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carolina Beach
Most booked hotels in Carolina Beach
Renting a car in Carolina Beach
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Carolina Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Carolina Beach is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.