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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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murrells Inlet in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
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, Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Lexington and takes around 1h 23m.

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, Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Lexington and takes around 1h 23m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (8,117 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,630 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,949 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Murrells Inlet

Most booked hotels in Murrells Inlet

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Hampton Inn Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach Area
3 stars
Excellent (9, 483 reviews)
$164+
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Four Points by Sheraton Myrtle Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1130 reviews)
$104+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach - N Kings Hwy
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2245 reviews)
$70+
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Willow Bay Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, 80 reviews)
$210+
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Fifth and Ocean
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1181 reviews)
$92+
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Gazebo Inn Oceanfront
2 stars
Good (6.3, 802 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Murrells Inlet

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Murrells Inlet, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Murrells Inlet.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Murrells Inlet, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

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