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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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North Myrtle Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Myrtle Beach

With a population of 13,752, North Myrtle Beach 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 North Myrtle Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in North Myrtle Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Tuscanna (97 Highway 17 N) and Dick's Last Resort - Myrtle Beach (4700 Highway 17 South) are great picks.

When to visit North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Myrtle Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to North Myrtle Beach in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.4″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in North Myrtle Beach, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to North Myrtle Beach

Plane

Although North Myrtle Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 17 miles from North Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to North Myrtle Beach departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to North Myrtle Beach.

Car

Another option to get to North Myrtle Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 157 miles from North Myrtle Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to North Myrtle Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to North Myrtle Beach takes 815 miles and will cost you around $108. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 990 miles.

Plane

Although North Myrtle Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 17 miles from North Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to North Myrtle Beach departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to North Myrtle Beach.

Car

Another option to get to North Myrtle Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 157 miles from North Myrtle Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to North Myrtle Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to North Myrtle Beach takes 815 miles and will cost you around $108. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 990 miles.

Airports near North Myrtle Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving North Myrtle Beach

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,962 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Myrtle Beach

Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Myrtle Beach

Most booked hotels in North Myrtle Beach

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Avista Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1802 reviews)
$199+
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North Beach Resort & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1269 reviews)
$253+
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Prince Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1187 reviews)
$153+
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Bay Watch Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2061 reviews)
$76+
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Holiday Inn Express N.Myrtle Beach- Little River, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 464 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2326 reviews)
$155+
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Renting a car in North Myrtle Beach

Renting a car in North Myrtle Beach costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in North Myrtle Beach.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in North Myrtle Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in North Myrtle Beach, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in North Myrtle Beach costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in North Myrtle Beach.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in North Myrtle Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in North Myrtle Beach, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in North Myrtle Beach

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