Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Beaufort travel guide

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You're Going to Love Beaufort

With a population of 4,039, Beaufort is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Beaufort deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Beaufort

If you’re looking for affordable options, 34° North Restaurant (2440 Lennoxville Rd) and Blue Moon Bistro (119 Queen St) are great picks.

When to visit Beaufort

Beaufort in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beaufort in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Beaufort in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Beaufort, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Beaufort

Plane

Although Beaufort doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 53 km from Beaufort. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Beaufort departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Beaufort is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 214 km from Beaufort. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Beaufort doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 53 km from Beaufort. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Beaufort departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Beaufort is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 214 km from Beaufort. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Beaufort

OAJJacksonville Albert J Ellis
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
EWNNew Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl

Airlines serving Beaufort

KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,536 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,151 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,864 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,285 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,027 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (315 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (668 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Beaufort

Most booked hotels in Beaufort

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Inlet Inn Nc
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 393 reviews)
$170+
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Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing
3 stars
Excellent (9, 762 reviews)
$132+
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Beaufort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 481 reviews)
$172+
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Compass Hotel Beaufort by Margaritaville
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 54 reviews)
$157+
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The Beacon
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 732 reviews)
$93+
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Palm Suites Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1897 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Beaufort

Renting a car in Beaufort costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Beaufort.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Beaufort (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Beaufort costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Beaufort.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Beaufort (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.