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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
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murrells Inlet in November
Estimated hotel price
$140
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, Breeze Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Latrobe and takes around 1h 35m.

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 Budget and Easirent, 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, Breeze Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Latrobe and takes around 1h 35m.

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 Budget and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Murrells Inlet

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
CHSCharleston

Airlines serving Murrells Inlet

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,387 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,093 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,059 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Murrells Inlet

Most booked hotels in Murrells Inlet

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Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1492 reviews)
$113+
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Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
3 stars
Excellent (9, 494 reviews)
$129+
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Coral Beach Resort Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 6014 reviews)
$85+
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Kingfisher Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 183 reviews)
$133+
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Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4675 reviews)
$92+
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Holiday Pavilion Resort on the Boardwalk
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3127 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Murrells Inlet

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

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