Nags Head travel guide

Nags Head Tourism | Nags Head Guide

You're Going to Love Nags Head

With a population of 2,757, Nags Head is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nags Head deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Nags Head

Nags Head in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nags Head in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nags Head in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Nags Head, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Nags Head

Plane

Although Nags Head doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 72 miles from Nags Head. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nags Head departs from Boston and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nags Head.

Car

Another option to get to Nags Head is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 169 miles from Nags Head. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nags Head, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Nags Head takes 480 miles and will cost you around $81. From Boston, the ticket costs about $158 for a journey of 995 miles.

Plane

Although Nags Head doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 72 miles from Nags Head. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nags Head departs from Boston and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nags Head.

Car

Another option to get to Nags Head is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 169 miles from Nags Head. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nags Head, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Nags Head takes 480 miles and will cost you around $81. From Boston, the ticket costs about $158 for a journey of 995 miles.

Airports near Nags Head

Airlines serving Nags Head

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (485 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,322 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Nags Head

Average rates range from around $528 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $538 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nags Head

Most booked hotels in Nags Head

Surf Side Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1165 reviews)
$215+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 597 reviews)
$270+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 17 reviews)
$190+
Sea Ranch Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1448 reviews)
$150+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
3 stars
Good (7.9, 802 reviews)
$166+
Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills
2 stars
Good (7.9, 696 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Nags Head

Renting a car in Nags Head costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Nags Head.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Nags Head (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Nags Head costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Nags Head.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Nags Head (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.