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. Shallotte deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Shallotte
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″.
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 Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Shallotte departs from Islip and takes around 1h 54m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shallotte.
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 Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shallotte, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Shallotte takes 810 miles and will cost you around $105. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1090 miles.
Airlines serving Shallotte
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
Renting a car in Shallotte
Renting a car in Shallotte costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Shallotte.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Shallotte is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.