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

Topsail Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Topsail Beach

With a population of 414, Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach has to offer.

When to visit Topsail Beach

Topsail Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel
Topsail Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Topsail Beach

Plane

Although Topsail Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 27 km from Topsail Beach. 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 Topsail Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Topsail Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 308 km from Topsail Beach. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Topsail Beach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Topsail Beach takes 644 km and will cost you around $80. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 1465 km.

Plane

Although Topsail Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 27 km from Topsail Beach. 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 Topsail Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Topsail Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 308 km from Topsail Beach. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Topsail Beach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Topsail Beach takes 644 km and will cost you around $80. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 1465 km.

Airlines serving Topsail Beach

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,638 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,054 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Topsail Beach

Most booked hotels in Topsail Beach

Sea Vista Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 66 reviews)
$171+
Guest House Topsail
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 7 reviews)
$228+

Renting a car in Topsail Beach

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Topsail Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Topsail Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.