Oak Island travel guide

Oak Island Tourism | Oak Island Guide

You're Going to Love Oak Island

With a population of 6,783, Oak Island 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 Oak Island has to offer.

When to visit Oak Island

Oak Island in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Island in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oak Island

Plane

Although Oak Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 29 miles from Oak Island. 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 Oak Island departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 177 miles from Oak Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Oak Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 29 miles from Oak Island. 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 Oak Island departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 177 miles from Oak Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Airlines serving Oak Island

KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (141 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,774 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,967 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Island

Most booked hotels in Oak Island

Captain's Cove Motel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Oak Island

Renting a car in Oak Island costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 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, 3% more expensive than at Wilmington New Hanover County.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oak Island (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. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Island is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oak Island costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 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, 3% more expensive than at Wilmington New Hanover County.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oak Island (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. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Island is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.