Oak Island travel guide
Oak Island Tourism | Oak Island Guide
You're Going to Love Oak Island
With a population of 6,783, Oak Island is a must-see destination in North 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 Oak Island has to offer.
When to visit Oak Island
How to Get to Oak Island
Plane
Although Oak Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 29 miles from Oak Island. 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 Oak Island departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Oak Island is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 177 miles from Oak Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Oak Island using FlixBus or Busbud. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Oak Island takes 505 miles and will cost you around $108. From New York, the ticket costs about $174 for a journey of 880 miles.
Airlines serving Oak Island
Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Island
Most booked hotels in Oak Island
Renting a car in Oak Island
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Oak Island (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. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Island is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.