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 74 miles from Manteo. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Akron and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 74 miles from Manteo. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Akron and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Airlines serving Manteo

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,816 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,239 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,357 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,752 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,495 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo

Most booked hotels in Manteo

Island Guesthouse And Motel Obx
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 238 reviews)
$84+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1010 reviews)
$93+
First Colony Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 433 reviews)
$105+
Blue Heron Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1063 reviews)
$47+
Mia's Boutique Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 60 reviews)
$87+
Heart of Manteo
2 stars
Good (7.7, 462 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Manteo

Renting a car in Manteo costs $82 per day, on average, or $163 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, 34% more expensive than at Norfolk.

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.

Renting a car in Manteo costs $82 per day, on average, or $163 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, 34% more expensive than at Norfolk.

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.