Manteo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Manteo
With a population of 1,388, Manteo is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Manteo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Manteo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manteo in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Manteo, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Manteo
Plane
Although Manteo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 74 miles from Manteo. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manteo. The train journey from Manteo to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $76 for a 8h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Manteo is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 166 miles from Manteo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manteo, including VA Express Lanes, FlixBus and Bus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Manteo takes 240 miles and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 420 miles.
Airlines serving Manteo
Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo
Most booked hotels in Manteo
Renting a car in Manteo
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Manteo (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.