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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cape Charles travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cape Charles

With a population of 1,017, Cape Charles is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cape Charles deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cape Charles

Cape Charles in March
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cape Charles in March
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cape Charles

Plane

Although Cape Charles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 28 miles from Cape Charles. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Charles departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Cape Charles is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 126 miles from Cape Charles. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

Although Cape Charles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 28 miles from Cape Charles. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Charles departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Cape Charles is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 126 miles from Cape Charles. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Cape Charles

ORFNorfolk
RICRichmond Byrd Intl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Cape Charles

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,478 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cape Charles

Most booked hotels in Cape Charles

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The Baywood
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 34 reviews)
$212+
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Cape Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 586 reviews)
$107+
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Shore Stay Suites
2 stars
Good (7.5, 659 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Cape Charles

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Cape Charles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Cape Charles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.