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Bald Head Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bald Head Island

With a population of 171, Bald Head Island is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. Bald Head Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bald Head Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Leisure Pool - Guest Members (1 Saltmeadow Trail) and The Palms Room - Members Only (1 Saltmeadow Train) are great picks.

When to visit Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bald Head Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bald Head Island

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Bald Head Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Bald Head Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bald Head Island using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Bald Head Island takes 955 miles and will cost you around $187. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 985 miles.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Bald Head Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Bald Head Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bald Head Island using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Bald Head Island takes 955 miles and will cost you around $187. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 985 miles.

Airports near Bald Head Island

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Bald Head Island

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bald Head Island

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River Hotel of Southport
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 499 reviews)
$134+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Southport
2 stars
Excellent (9, 318 reviews)
$109+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Southport
2 stars
Excellent (9, 232 reviews)
$117+
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Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 752 reviews)
$94+
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Welcome to The Marsh Harbour Inn-Room 6 Suite
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 18 reviews)
$597+
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Wingate by Wyndham Southport
3 stars
Good (7.3, 982 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Bald Head Island

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bald Head Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bald Head Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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