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

Manteo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Manteo

With a population of 1,388, Manteo is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Manteo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Manteo

Manteo in December
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manteo in December
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manteo in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Manteo, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Manteo

Plane

Although Manteo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 119 km from Manteo. Norfolk Airport 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 Manteo departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Manteo is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 267 km from Manteo. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Manteo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 119 km from Manteo. Norfolk Airport 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 Manteo departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Manteo is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 267 km from Manteo. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Manteo

ORFNorfolk
EWNNew Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Manteo

Lufthansa
Good (8,247 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,702 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,985 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,039 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,555 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo

Most booked hotels in Manteo

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White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 102 reviews)
$271+
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The Tranquil House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 126 reviews)
$227+
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Sand Spur Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 99 reviews)
$97+
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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1038 reviews)
$112+
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First Colony Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 440 reviews)
$93+
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Mia's Boutique Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 135 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Manteo

Renting a car in Manteo costs $109 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Manteo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Manteo costs $109 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Manteo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.

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