Emerald Isle travel guide

Emerald Isle Tourism | Emerald Isle Guide

You're Going to Love Emerald Isle

With a population of 3,655, Emerald Isle is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Emerald Isle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Emerald Isle in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Emerald Isle

Plane

Although Emerald Isle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 28 miles from Emerald Isle. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Emerald Isle departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Emerald Isle is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 122 miles from Emerald Isle. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Emerald Isle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 28 miles from Emerald Isle. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Emerald Isle departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Emerald Isle is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 122 miles from Emerald Isle. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Airlines serving Emerald Isle

KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (810 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,761 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (139 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,968 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Emerald Isle

Most booked hotels in Emerald Isle

Hampton Inn and Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 240 reviews)
$176+
Islander Hotel & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1821 reviews)
$219+
Oceanview Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 322 reviews)
$179+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle
2 stars
Excellent (8, 366 reviews)
$86+
Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 36 reviews)
$168+

Renting a car in Emerald Isle

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Emerald Isle (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Emerald Isle (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.