Buxton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Buxton

With a population of 1.273, Buxton is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Buxton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Buxton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rusty's Surf & Turf (47355 N.C. Highway 12) and Cafe Pamlico (49684 NC Highway 12) are great picks.

When to visit Buxton

Buxton in January
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Buxton in January
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Buxton in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Buxton, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Buxton

Plane

Although Buxton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 138 km from Buxton. The shortest domestic flight to Buxton departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Buxton is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 286 km from Buxton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Buxton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 138 km from Buxton. The shortest domestic flight to Buxton departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Buxton is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 286 km from Buxton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Buxton

Airlines serving Buxton

American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Buxton

Most booked hotels in Buxton

Cape Hatteras Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 786 reviews)
$184+
Cape Pines Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 167 reviews)
$129+
Outer Banks Motel - Village Accommodations
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 249 reviews)
$120+
Hatteras Island Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1267 reviews)
$83+
Outer Banks Motel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 485 reviews)
$129+
Avon Motel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 969 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Buxton

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Buxton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Buxton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.