Manteo travel guide

Manteo Tourism | Manteo Guide

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manteo in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
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 Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manteo.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manteo, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Bus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Manteo takes 240 miles and will cost you around $91. From New York, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 419 miles.

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 Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manteo.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Manteo, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Bus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Manteo takes 240 miles and will cost you around $91. From New York, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 419 miles.

Airlines serving Manteo

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,801 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,593 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (467 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo

Most booked hotels in Manteo

The Burrus House Inn Waterfront Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 42 reviews)
$411+
Surf Side Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1173 reviews)
$199+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 602 reviews)
$229+
The Tranquil House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 167 reviews)
$225+
Comfort Inn South Oceanfront
2 stars
Good (7.7, 956 reviews)
$152+
Blue Heron Motel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1052 reviews)
$142+

Renting a car in Manteo

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.