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
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″.
How to Get to Manteo
Plane
Although Manteo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 74 miles 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 Boston and takes around 1h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manteo. The train journey from Manteo to Richmond takes 2h 23m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 37m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Manteo is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 166 miles from Manteo. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Raleigh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manteo, including FlixBus, Greyhound and VA Express Lanes. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Manteo takes 240 miles and will cost you around $64. From New York, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 480 miles.
Airlines serving Manteo
Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo
Most booked hotels in Manteo
Renting a car in Manteo
Renting a car in Manteo costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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, 14% more expensive than at Norfolk.
Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.