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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ocracoke travel guide

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With a population of 948, Ocracoke is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ocracoke deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Ocracoke

Ocracoke in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ocracoke in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ocracoke in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ocracoke, with an average rainfall of 3.8″.

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How to Get to Ocracoke

Plane

Although Ocracoke doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 60 miles from Ocracoke. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ocracoke departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocracoke is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 156 miles from Ocracoke. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Ocracoke doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 60 miles from Ocracoke. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ocracoke departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocracoke is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 156 miles from Ocracoke. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Ocracoke

OAJJacksonville Albert J Ellis
EWNNew Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl
PGVPitt-Greenville

Airlines serving Ocracoke

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ocracoke

Most booked hotels in Ocracoke

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The Ocracoke Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 426 reviews)
$173+
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Pony Island Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 321 reviews)
$239+
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The Castle Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 94 reviews)
$136+
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Courtyard Villas on Silver Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 25 reviews)
$177+
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Blackbeard's Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.6, 495 reviews)
$202+
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Anchorage Inn & Marina
2 stars
Good (7.5, 128 reviews)
$200+
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Renting a car in Ocracoke

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ocracoke (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ocracoke (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.

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