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What to do
Where to eat
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
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murrells Inlet in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Murrells Inlet include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Akron and takes around 1h 33m.

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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

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 American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Akron and takes around 1h 33m.

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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Murrells Inlet

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Murrells Inlet

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,945 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,497 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,259 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,512 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 (9.4, 1293 reviews)
$183+
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Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
3 stars
Excellent (9, 481 reviews)
$194+
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Holiday Sands South
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1818 reviews)
$77+
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The Mermaid Inn
3 stars
Good (6, 1332 reviews)
$127+
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson Murrells Inlet, SC
3 stars
Okay (5.2, 1152 reviews)
$93+
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Bar Harbor On The Oceanfront
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 2746 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Murrells Inlet

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Murrells Inlet is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Murrells Inlet is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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