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, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Houston and takes around 2h 58m.

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, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manteo departs from Houston and takes around 2h 58m.

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 (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,537 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,152 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,566 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,863 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,558 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manteo

Most booked hotels in Manteo

White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 102 reviews)
$271+
The Tranquil House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 125 reviews)
$253+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1033 reviews)
$123+
Mia's Boutique Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 133 reviews)
$105+
Cameron House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 46 reviews)
$251+
Blue Heron Motel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1148 reviews)
$73+

Renting a car in Manteo

Renting a car in Manteo costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 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, 37% 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 $101 per day, on average, or $202 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, 37% 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.