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

Wrightsville Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wrightsville Beach

With a population of 2,564, Wrightsville Beach is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wrightsville Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Wrightsville Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, King Neptune Restaurant (11 N Lumina Ave) and Shark's Bar & Kitchen (13 E Salisbury St) are great picks.

When to visit Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wrightsville Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wrightsville Beach 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 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Wrightsville Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Wrightsville Beach

Plane

When flying to Wrightsville Beach, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wrightsville Beach include American Airlines, Delta and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wrightsville Beach departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Wrightsville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 300 km from Wrightsville Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wrightsville Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Plane

When flying to Wrightsville Beach, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wrightsville Beach include American Airlines, Delta and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wrightsville Beach departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Wrightsville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 300 km from Wrightsville Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wrightsville Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airports near Wrightsville Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Wrightsville Beach

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 Wrightsville Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Silver Gull Motel and Sandpeddler Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wrightsville Beach

Most booked hotels in Wrightsville Beach

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Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1122 reviews)
$331+
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Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1122 reviews)
$119+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 983 reviews)
$124+
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Harbor Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 168 reviews)
$189+
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Comfort Inn University
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1384 reviews)
$90+
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Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 502 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Wrightsville Beach

Renting a car in Wrightsville Beach costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Wrightsville Beach.

Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Wrightsville Beach (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.

Renting a car in Wrightsville Beach costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Wrightsville Beach.

Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Wrightsville Beach (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.

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