Southport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Southport
With a population of 3,475, Southport is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Southport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Southport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Southern, a gathering place (105 E Brown St) and The Players Club at The Clubs at St. James (3684 Players Club Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Southport
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Southport in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 6.6″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Southport, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Southport
Plane
Although Southport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 25 miles from Southport. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Southport departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 184 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Southport.
Airlines serving Southport
Where to stay in popular areas of Southport
Most booked hotels in Southport
Renting a car in Southport
Renting a car in Southport costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 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, 10% more expensive than at Wilmington New Hanover County.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Southport (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.