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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kure Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Kure Beach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Kure Beach takes 400 miles and will cost you around $80. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 910 miles.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Kure Beach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Kure Beach takes 400 miles and will cost you around $80. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 910 miles.

Airports near Kure Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Kure Beach

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,182 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,637 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,051 reviews)
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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, 1010 reviews)
$77+
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Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2025 reviews)
$98+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1023 reviews)
$123+
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Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 105 reviews)
$103+
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The Sand Dunes
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 112 reviews)
$189+
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Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 787 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Kure Beach

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.