Murrells Inlet travel guide

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With a population of 7.547, Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Murrells Inlet

Where to Eat in Murrells Inlet

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hot Fish Club (4911 Highway 17 Business) and Costa Coastal Kitchen & Bar (4606US17 Highway 17 Business) are great picks.

When to visit Murrells Inlet

Murrells Inlet in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murrells Inlet in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Murrells Inlet in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °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 6.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Murrells Inlet, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Murrells Inlet

Plane

When flying to Murrells Inlet, you’ll arrive at Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Murrells Inlet include Air Canada, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from New York and takes around 1h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Murrells Inlet is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 249 km from Murrells Inlet. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Murrells Inlet. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Murrells Inlet takes 933 km and will cost you around $96. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 1304 km.

Plane

When flying to Murrells Inlet, you’ll arrive at Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Murrells Inlet include Air Canada, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from New York and takes around 1h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Murrells Inlet is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 249 km from Murrells Inlet. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Murrells Inlet. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Murrells Inlet takes 933 km and will cost you around $96. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 1304 km.

Airlines serving Murrells Inlet

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,532 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,535 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Murrells Inlet

Most booked hotels in Murrells Inlet

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Enclave Myrtle Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1964 reviews)
$265+
The Inlet Sports Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 416 reviews)
$176+
Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 324 reviews)
$177+
Coral Beach Resort Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6741 reviews)
$133+
Ocean Reef Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4778 reviews)
$160+
Kingfisher Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 205 reviews)
$318+

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Murrells Inlet (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. The most frequently booked car type in Murrells Inlet is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Murrells Inlet (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. The most frequently booked car type in Murrells Inlet is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.