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 NC Coast Grill & Bar (1184 Duck Rd) 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 102 km from Kitty Hawk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 12m.

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 $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $92 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kitty Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 266 km from Kitty Hawk. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kitty Hawk using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Kitty Hawk takes 1473 km and will cost you around $78. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 2317 km.

Plane

Although Kitty Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 102 km from Kitty Hawk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 12m.

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 $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $92 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kitty Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 266 km from Kitty Hawk. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kitty Hawk using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Kitty Hawk takes 1473 km and will cost you around $78. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 2317 km.

Airports near Kitty Hawk

Airlines serving Kitty Hawk

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,995 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kitty Hawk

Average rates range from around $411 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $363 and up for a 5-star experience.

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, 320 reviews)
$266+
Saltaire Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 149 reviews)
$274+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1087 reviews)
$220+
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 821 reviews)
$310+
Beachwoods Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 824 reviews)
$292+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
3 stars
Excellent (8, 806 reviews)
$162+

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 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, 12% 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 $77 per day, on average, or $153 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, 12% 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.