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Swansboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Swansboro

With a population of 3,149, Swansboro is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Swansboro has to offer.

When to visit Swansboro

Swansboro in April
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swansboro in April
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Swansboro

Plane

Although Swansboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 27 miles from Swansboro. 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 Swansboro departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Swansboro is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 114 miles from Swansboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Swansboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 27 miles from Swansboro. 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 Swansboro departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Swansboro is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 114 miles from Swansboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Swansboro

OAJJacksonville Albert J Ellis
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
EWNNew Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl

Airlines serving Swansboro

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Swansboro

Most booked hotels in Swansboro

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Waterway Inn
0 stars
Excellent (9, 110 reviews)
$145+
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Hampton Inn and Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 331 reviews)
$137+
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Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 115 reviews)
$112+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle
2 stars
Good (7.9, 381 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Swansboro

Renting a car in Swansboro costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 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 83% cheaper than airport locations in Swansboro.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Swansboro (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. Intermediate (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Swansboro, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Swansboro costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 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 83% cheaper than airport locations in Swansboro.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Swansboro (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. Intermediate (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Swansboro, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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