Ocean Isle Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ocean Isle Beach

Ocean Isle Beach is a must-see destination in North 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 Ocean Isle Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ocean Isle Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Roberto's Ristorante (6737 Beach Dr SW) and Maria's Pizzeria (120 Causeway Dr Unit 7) are great picks.

When to visit Ocean Isle Beach

Ocean Isle Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ocean Isle Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ocean Isle Beach

Plane

Although Ocean Isle Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 32 miles from Ocean Isle Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ocean Isle Beach departs from Boston and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocean Isle Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 165 miles from Ocean Isle Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ocean Isle Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Ocean Isle Beach takes 580 miles and will cost you around $117. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 810 miles.

Plane

Although Ocean Isle Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 32 miles from Ocean Isle Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ocean Isle Beach departs from Boston and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocean Isle Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 165 miles from Ocean Isle Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ocean Isle Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Ocean Isle Beach takes 580 miles and will cost you around $117. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 810 miles.

Airports near Ocean Isle Beach

Airlines serving Ocean Isle Beach

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,527 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,916 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ocean Isle Beach

Most booked hotels in Ocean Isle Beach

The Sunset Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 81 reviews)
$269+
Ocean Isle Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1167 reviews)
$179+
The Islander Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1470 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Ocean Isle Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ocean Isle Beach (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 Ocean Isle Beach (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.