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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

Where to Eat in Murrells Inlet

If you’re looking for affordable options, Costa Coastal Kitchen & Bar (4606US17 Highway 17 Business) and Hot Fish Club (4911 Highway 17 Business) are great picks.

When to visit Murrells Inlet

Murrells Inlet in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murrells Inlet in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Murrells Inlet

Plane

When flying to Murrells Inlet, you’ll arrive at Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Murrells Inlet include American Airlines, Breeze Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Murrells Inlet is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 249 km from Murrells Inlet. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Murrells Inlet, you’ll arrive at Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Murrells Inlet include American Airlines, Breeze Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Murrells Inlet is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 249 km from Murrells Inlet. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Murrells Inlet

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Murrells Inlet

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,287 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,476 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,876 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,159 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,067 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Murrells Inlet

Most booked hotels in Murrells Inlet

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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Enclave Myrtle Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1330 reviews)
$112+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean 22 Myrtle Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 847 reviews)
$115+
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Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
3 stars
Excellent (9, 497 reviews)
$127+
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Coral Beach Resort by Beach Vacations
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6011 reviews)
$82+
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Kingfisher Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 189 reviews)
$135+
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Holiday Pavilion Resort on the Boardwalk
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3141 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Murrells Inlet

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

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