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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Surf City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Surf City

With a population of 1,853, Surf City is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. Surf City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Surf City

Surf City in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surf City in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Surf City 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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Surf City, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Surf City

Plane

Although Surf City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 23 miles from Surf City. 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 Surf City departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Surf City is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 195 miles from Surf City. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Surf City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Surf City takes 955 miles and will cost you around $187. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 985 miles.

Plane

Although Surf City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 23 miles from Surf City. 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 Surf City departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Surf City is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 195 miles from Surf City. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Surf City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Surf City takes 955 miles and will cost you around $187. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 985 miles.

Airports near Surf City

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Surf City

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 popular areas of Surf City

Most booked hotels in Surf City

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Loggerhead Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 279 reviews)
$180+
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Sea Vista Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 28 reviews)
$199+
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Renting a car in Surf City

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Surf City (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. The most frequently booked car type in Surf City is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Surf City (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. The most frequently booked car type in Surf City is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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