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 Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kitty Hawk. The train journey from Kitty Hawk to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $48 for a 5h 34m 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 Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitty Hawk, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Bus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Kitty Hawk takes 386 km and will cost you around $91. From New York, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 674 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 Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kitty Hawk. The train journey from Kitty Hawk to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $48 for a 5h 34m 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 Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitty Hawk, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Bus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Kitty Hawk takes 386 km and will cost you around $91. From New York, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 674 km.

Airports near Kitty Hawk

Airlines serving Kitty Hawk

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,567 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,817 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,613 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 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, 308 reviews)
$184+
Saltaire Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 143 reviews)
$211+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1106 reviews)
$146+
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2800 reviews)
$137+
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 840 reviews)
$238+
Beachwoods Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 830 reviews)
$199+

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kitty Hawk.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kitty Hawk.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.