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, Breeze Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Akron and takes around 1h 26m.

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, Breeze Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Akron and takes around 1h 26m.

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.

Airlines serving Manteo

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,638 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,085 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,929 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,449 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,028 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,781 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,526 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo

Most booked hotels in Manteo

Roanoke Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 74 reviews)
$256+
White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 104 reviews)
$294+
The Tranquil House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 121 reviews)
$261+
Sand Spur Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 84 reviews)
$112+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1031 reviews)
$148+
First Colony Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 442 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Manteo

Renting a car in Manteo costs $86 per day, on average, or $172 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, 21% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Manteo costs $86 per day, on average, or $172 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, 21% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.