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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Corolla travel guide

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You're Going to Love Corolla

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

Where to Eat in Corolla

If you’re looking for affordable options, Broken Plate Kitchen (813 B Ocean Trail) and Buddha'licious (887 Albacore st) are great picks.

When to visit Corolla

Corolla in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Corolla in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Corolla

Plane

Although Corolla doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 41 miles from Corolla. Norfolk Airport 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 Corolla departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Corolla. The train journey from Corolla to Richmond takes 2h 16m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Corolla is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 186 miles from Corolla. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Corolla using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Plane

Although Corolla doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 41 miles from Corolla. Norfolk Airport 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 Corolla departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Corolla. The train journey from Corolla to Richmond takes 2h 16m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $48 for a 4h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Corolla is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 186 miles from Corolla. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Corolla using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airports near Corolla

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Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Corolla

Average rates range from around $513 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $605 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Corolla

Most booked hotels in Corolla

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Wild Horse Inn
1 star
Excellent (9.4, 72 reviews)
$229+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/Corolla
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1008 reviews)
$203+
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The Inn at Corolla
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 784 reviews)
$168+
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The Sanderling
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 143 reviews)
$270+
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Beacon Villas At Corolla Light Resort By Kees Vacations
0 stars
Excellent (8, 104 reviews)
$248+
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Barrier Island Station
2 stars
Good (7.9, 246 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Corolla

Renting a car in Corolla costs $265 per day, on average, or $530 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 75% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Corolla (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.

Renting a car in Corolla costs $265 per day, on average, or $530 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 75% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Corolla (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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