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, Aeromexico, Delta 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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Emerald Isle using FlixBus or Busbud.

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, Aeromexico, Delta 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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Emerald Isle using FlixBus or Busbud.

Airlines serving Emerald Isle

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,776 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (513 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,915 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 (8.9, 239 reviews)
$142+
Islander Hotel & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1856 reviews)
$144+
Oceanview Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 326 reviews)
$120+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle
2 stars
Excellent (8, 361 reviews)
$98+
Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 32 reviews)
$129+

Renting a car in Emerald Isle

Renting a car in Emerald Isle costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 91% cheaper than airport locations in Emerald Isle.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Emerald Isle costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 91% cheaper than airport locations in Emerald Isle.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.