Manteo travel guide

Manteo Tourism | Manteo Guide

You're Going to Love Manteo

With a population of 1,388, Manteo is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Manteo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Manteo

Manteo in April
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manteo in April
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manteo in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Manteo, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Manteo

Plane

Although Manteo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 74 miles from Manteo. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manteo. The train journey from Manteo to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $66 for a 5h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Manteo is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 166 miles from Manteo. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manteo, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Greyhound. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Manteo takes 240 miles and will cost you around $64. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 645 miles.

Plane

Although Manteo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 74 miles from Manteo. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manteo. The train journey from Manteo to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $66 for a 5h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Manteo is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 166 miles from Manteo. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manteo, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Greyhound. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Manteo takes 240 miles and will cost you around $64. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 645 miles.

Airlines serving Manteo

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,778 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (733 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,553 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,360 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,321 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo

Most booked hotels in Manteo

Island Motel Obx
0 stars
Excellent (9, 260 reviews)
$128+
The Burrus House Inn Waterfront Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 38 reviews)
$399+
Surf Side Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1157 reviews)
$274+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 590 reviews)
$305+
The Tranquil House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 158 reviews)
$272+
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2 stars
Good (7.7, 943 reviews)
$203+

Renting a car in Manteo

Renting a car in Manteo costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Manteo.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Manteo (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.

Renting a car in Manteo costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Manteo.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Manteo (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.