Murrells Inlet travel guide
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With a population of 7,547, Murrells Inlet is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Murrells Inlet has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Murrells Inlet
Where to Eat in Murrells Inlet
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hot Fish Club (4911 Highway 17 Business) and Costa Coastal Kitchen & Bar (4606US17 Highway 17 Business) are great picks.
When to visit Murrells Inlet
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Murrells Inlet in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °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 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Murrells Inlet, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Murrells Inlet
Plane
When flying to Murrells Inlet, you’ll arrive at Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Murrells Inlet include Air Canada, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Boston and takes around 2h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Murrells Inlet is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 155 miles from Murrells Inlet. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Murrells Inlet using FlixBus or Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Murrells Inlet takes 580 miles and will cost you around $95. From New York, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 1090 miles.
Airlines serving Murrells Inlet
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Renting a car in Murrells Inlet
Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Murrells Inlet (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. Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Murrells Inlet, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.