Kitty Hawk travel guide

Kitty Hawk Tourism | Kitty Hawk Guide

You're Going to Love Kitty Hawk

With a population of 3,272, Kitty Hawk is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kitty Hawk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kitty Hawk

If you’re looking for affordable options, NC Coast Grill & Bar (1184 Duck Rd) and Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar (4700 N Virginia Dare Trail) are great picks.

When to visit Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitty Hawk in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kitty Hawk

Plane

Although Kitty Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 102 km from Kitty Hawk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kitty Hawk. The train journey from Kitty Hawk to Richmond takes 2h 16m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kitty Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 266 km from Kitty Hawk. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitty Hawk, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Bus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Kitty Hawk takes 386 km and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 674 km.

Plane

Although Kitty Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 102 km from Kitty Hawk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kitty Hawk. The train journey from Kitty Hawk to Richmond takes 2h 16m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kitty Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 266 km from Kitty Hawk. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitty Hawk, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Bus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Kitty Hawk takes 386 km and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 674 km.

Airports near Kitty Hawk

Airlines serving Kitty Hawk

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,527 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,349 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kitty Hawk

Most booked hotels in Kitty Hawk

Holiday Inn Express - Kitty Hawk - Outer Banks, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 305 reviews)
$175+
Saltaire Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 139 reviews)
$211+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1110 reviews)
$142+
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2788 reviews)
$118+
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 848 reviews)
$229+
Beachwoods Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 844 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Kitty Hawk.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kitty Hawk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Kitty Hawk.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kitty Hawk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.