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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Shallotte travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shallotte

With a population of 3,675, Shallotte is a must-see destination in North 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 Shallotte has to offer.

When to visit Shallotte

Shallotte in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shallotte in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shallotte 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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Shallotte, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Shallotte

Plane

Although Shallotte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 34 miles from Shallotte. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Shallotte departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Shallotte is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 164 miles from Shallotte. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Shallotte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 34 miles from Shallotte. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Shallotte departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Shallotte is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 164 miles from Shallotte. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Shallotte

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Shallotte

KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,975 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,706 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,026 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,355 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,971 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,952 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,922 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,516 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,663 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shallotte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Shallotte / Ocean Isle Beach Hotel and Days Inn by Wyndham Shallotte.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shallotte

Most booked hotels in Shallotte

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Best Western Shallotte / Ocean Isle Beach Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 517 reviews)
$142+
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Quality Inn Shallotte near Ocean Isle Beach
2 stars
Good (7.1, 82 reviews)
$106+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Shallotte
2 stars
Good (6.1, 1031 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Shallotte

Renting a car in Shallotte costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Shallotte.

Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Shallotte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Shallotte is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shallotte costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Shallotte.

Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Shallotte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Shallotte is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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