North Myrtle Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Myrtle Beach

With a population of 13.752, North Myrtle Beach is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything North Myrtle Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in North Myrtle Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Tuscanna (97 Highway 17 N) and Dick's Last Resort - Myrtle Beach (4700 Highway 17 South) are great picks.

When to visit North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Myrtle Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to North Myrtle Beach in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.4″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in North Myrtle Beach, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to North Myrtle Beach

Plane

Although North Myrtle Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 27 km from North Myrtle 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 North Myrtle Beach departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to North Myrtle Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 253 km from North Myrtle Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to North Myrtle Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to North Myrtle Beach takes 1304 km and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1754 km.

Plane

Although North Myrtle Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 27 km from North Myrtle 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 North Myrtle Beach departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to North Myrtle Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 253 km from North Myrtle Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to North Myrtle Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to North Myrtle Beach takes 1304 km and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1754 km.

Airports near North Myrtle Beach

Airlines serving North Myrtle Beach

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (138 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,956 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (439 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Myrtle Beach

Average rates range from around $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Myrtle Beach

Most booked hotels in North Myrtle Beach

North Beach Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1180 reviews)
$319+
Avista Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2263 reviews)
$233+
Prince Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1634 reviews)
$189+
Holiday Inn Express N.Myrtle Beach- Little River, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 450 reviews)
$137+
Bay Watch Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2135 reviews)
$160+
Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1785 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in North Myrtle Beach

Renting a car in North Myrtle Beach costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in North Myrtle Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in North Myrtle Beach (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. The most frequently booked car type in North Myrtle Beach is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in North Myrtle Beach costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in North Myrtle Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in North Myrtle Beach (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. The most frequently booked car type in North Myrtle Beach is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in North Myrtle Beach

Hertz

Hertz
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