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 April
Estimated hotel price
$52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manteo in April
Estimated hotel price
$52
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, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 07m.

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 Turo and Payless, 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, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 07m.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Manteo

ORFNorfolk
EWNNew Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Manteo

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,489 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,071 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo

Most booked hotels in Manteo

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Island Guesthouse And Motel Obx
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 235 reviews)
$91+
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Surf Side Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1348 reviews)
$76+
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Sand Spur Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 64 reviews)
$97+
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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1006 reviews)
$82+
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Blue Heron Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1052 reviews)
$54+
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Scarborough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 664 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Manteo

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.