Nags Head travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nags Head

With a population of 2.757, Nags Head is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nags Head deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Nags Head

Nags Head in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nags Head in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nags Head in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Nags Head, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Nags Head

Plane

Although Nags Head doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 116 km from Nags Head. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nags Head departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nags Head. The train journey from Nags Head to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $48 for a 5h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Nags Head is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 272 km from Nags Head. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nags Head, including FlixBus, Bus and VA Express Lanes. From New York, the bus ride to Nags Head takes 676 km and will cost you around $113. From Boston, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 915 miles.

Plane

Although Nags Head doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 116 km from Nags Head. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nags Head departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nags Head. The train journey from Nags Head to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $48 for a 5h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Nags Head is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 272 km from Nags Head. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nags Head, including FlixBus, Bus and VA Express Lanes. From New York, the bus ride to Nags Head takes 676 km and will cost you around $113. From Boston, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 915 miles.

Airports near Nags Head

Airlines serving Nags Head

Lufthansa
Good (4,581 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,403 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,550 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,917 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,669 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,467 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,516 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,339 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (776 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (454 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nags Head

Average rates range from around $377 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $451 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Surf Side Hotel and Blue Heron Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nags Head

Most booked hotels in Nags Head

Surf Side Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1195 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 608 reviews)
$216+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1117 reviews)
$138+
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2767 reviews)
$110+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
3 stars
Excellent (8, 797 reviews)
$97+
Sea Ranch Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1430 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Nags Head

Expect to pay $3.86 per gallon in Nags Head (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.33 and $61.78.

Expect to pay $3.86 per gallon in Nags Head (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.33 and $61.78.