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 11 miles 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 Boston and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Murrells Inlet.

Car

Another option to get to Murrells Inlet is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 155 miles from Murrells Inlet. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Murrells Inlet using FlixBus or Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Murrells Inlet takes 1090 miles and will cost you around $115. From Boston, the ticket costs about $317 for a journey of 1435 miles.

Plane

When flying to Murrells Inlet, you’ll arrive at Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 11 miles 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 Boston and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Murrells Inlet.

Car

Another option to get to Murrells Inlet is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 155 miles from Murrells Inlet. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Murrells Inlet using FlixBus or Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Murrells Inlet takes 1090 miles and will cost you around $115. From Boston, the ticket costs about $317 for a journey of 1435 miles.

Airlines serving Murrells Inlet

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 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, 1894 reviews)
$337+
The Inlet Sports Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 415 reviews)
$174+
Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 304 reviews)
$189+
Coral Beach Resort Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6682 reviews)
$188+
Ocean Reef Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 4626 reviews)
$182+
Kingfisher Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 206 reviews)
$275+

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Myrtle Beach Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Murrells Inlet, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Myrtle Beach Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Murrells Inlet, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.