North Myrtle Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love North Myrtle Beach
With a population of 13,752, North Myrtle Beach is a must-see destination in South 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 North Myrtle Beach has to offer.
Where to Eat in North Myrtle Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Tuscanna (97 Highway 17 N) and Dick's Last Resort - Myrtle Beach (4700 Highway 17 South) are great picks.
When to visit North Myrtle Beach
Looking for warm weather? Then head to North Myrtle Beach 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 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.4″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in North Myrtle Beach, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to North Myrtle Beach
Plane
Although North Myrtle Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 17 miles from North Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to North Myrtle Beach departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to North Myrtle Beach.
Car
Another option to get to North Myrtle Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 157 miles from North Myrtle Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to North Myrtle Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Newark, the bus ride to North Myrtle Beach takes 1115 miles and will cost you around $95. From Boston, the ticket costs about $317 for a journey of 1435 miles.
Airlines serving North Myrtle Beach
Where to stay in North Myrtle Beach
Average rates range from around $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of North Myrtle Beach
Most booked hotels in North Myrtle Beach
Renting a car in North Myrtle Beach
Renting a car in North Myrtle Beach costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in North Myrtle Beach.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in North Myrtle Beach (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. The most frequently booked car type in North Myrtle Beach is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.