Kitty Hawk travel guide

Kitty Hawk Tourism | Kitty Hawk Guide

You're Going to Love Kitty Hawk

With a population of 3,272, Kitty Hawk is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kitty Hawk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kitty Hawk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Steamers (1 Ocean Blvd) and Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar (4700 N Virginia Dare Trail) are great picks.

When to visit Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitty Hawk in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kitty Hawk

Plane

Although Kitty Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 64 miles from Kitty Hawk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Boston and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kitty Hawk. The train journey from Kitty Hawk to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kitty Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 165 miles from Kitty Hawk. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitty Hawk, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Greyhound. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Kitty Hawk takes 240 miles and will cost you around $46. From Newark, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 430 miles.

Plane

Although Kitty Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 64 miles from Kitty Hawk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Boston and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kitty Hawk. The train journey from Kitty Hawk to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kitty Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 165 miles from Kitty Hawk. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitty Hawk, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Greyhound. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Kitty Hawk takes 240 miles and will cost you around $46. From Newark, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 430 miles.

Airports near Kitty Hawk

Airlines serving Kitty Hawk

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (725 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kitty Hawk

Most booked hotels in Kitty Hawk

Holiday Inn Express - Kitty Hawk - Outer Banks, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 315 reviews)
$228+
Saltaire Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 142 reviews)
$228+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1092 reviews)
$174+
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2833 reviews)
$207+
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 829 reviews)
$272+
Beachwoods Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 825 reviews)
$255+

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kitty Hawk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kitty Hawk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.