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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kure Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kure Beach

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

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When to visit Kure Beach

Kure Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kure Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kure Beach

Plane

Although Kure Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 19 miles from Kure Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl 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 Kure Beach departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Kure Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Kure Beach. You’ll find branches of NU Car and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Kure Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 19 miles from Kure Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl 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 Kure Beach departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Kure Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Kure Beach. You’ll find branches of NU Car and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Kure Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Kure Beach

KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,362 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,067 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,052 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,539 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,438 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,325 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,167 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kure Beach

Average rates range from around $487 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $355 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kure Beach

Most booked hotels in Kure Beach

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The Windstar Hotel - Carolina Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1354 reviews)
$93+
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Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2130 reviews)
$134+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1090 reviews)
$138+
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The Beach House
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 384 reviews)
$103+
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The Sand Dunes
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 152 reviews)
$86+
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Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8, 868 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Kure Beach

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Kure Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Kure Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50.