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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Inlet Prohibition Company Bar and Restaurant (4891 Highway 17 Business) and Hot Fish Club (4911 Highway 17 Business) are great picks.
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″.
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 New York and takes around 1h 52m.
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 Easirent and Budget, among others, in Charlotte.
You can travel by bus to Murrells Inlet using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Murrells Inlet takes 990 miles and will cost you around $144. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $179 for a journey of 1240 miles.
Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $241 per day, on average, or $724 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 74% more expensive than at Myrtle Beach Intl.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.
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