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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Emerald Isle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Emerald Isle

With a population of 3.655, Emerald Isle is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Emerald Isle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Emerald Isle in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Emerald Isle

Plane

Although Emerald Isle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 45 km from Emerald Isle. 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 Emerald Isle departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Emerald Isle is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 196 km from Emerald Isle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Emerald Isle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 45 km from Emerald Isle. 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 Emerald Isle departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Emerald Isle is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 196 km from Emerald Isle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Emerald Isle

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

Airlines serving Emerald Isle

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,945 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,260 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,210 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,543 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (337 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (280 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,612 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,321 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Emerald Isle

Most booked hotels in Emerald Isle

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Waterway Inn
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, 160 reviews)
$122+
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Lighthouse Suites, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 216 reviews)
$125+
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Islander Hotel & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1905 reviews)
$126+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 346 reviews)
$119+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 443 reviews)
$82+
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Oceanview Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 390 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Emerald Isle

Renting a car in Emerald Isle 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Emerald Isle.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Emerald Isle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Emerald Isle, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Emerald Isle 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Emerald Isle.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Emerald Isle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Emerald Isle, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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