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Emerald Isle travel guide

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Emerald Isle in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 28 miles from Emerald Isle. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Emerald Isle departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Emerald Isle is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 122 miles from Emerald Isle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, 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 28 miles from Emerald Isle. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Emerald Isle departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Emerald Isle is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 122 miles from Emerald Isle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, 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 (1,334 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)
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)
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)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 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, 110 reviews)
$145+
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Lighthouse Suites - Best Western Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 196 reviews)
$196+
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Hampton Inn and Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 331 reviews)
$137+
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Islander Hotel & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1635 reviews)
$171+
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Oceanview Inn - Emerald Isle
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 366 reviews)
$133+
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Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 115 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Emerald Isle

Renting a car in Emerald Isle costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in Emerald Isle.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Emerald Isle costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in Emerald Isle.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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