Nags Head travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nags Head

With a population of 2,757, Nags Head is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nags Head deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Nags Head

Nags Head in February
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nags Head in February
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nags Head in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Nags Head, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Nags Head

Plane

Although Nags Head doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 72 miles from Nags Head. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Breeze Airways, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nags Head departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nags Head.

Car

Another option to get to Nags Head is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 169 miles from Nags Head. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Nags Head.

Plane

Although Nags Head doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 72 miles from Nags Head. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Breeze Airways, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nags Head departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nags Head.

Car

Another option to get to Nags Head is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 169 miles from Nags Head. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Nags Head.

Airports near Nags Head

Airlines serving Nags Head

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,583 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nags Head

Average rates range from around $346 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $427 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nags Head

Most booked hotels in Nags Head

Surf Side Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1187 reviews)
$84+
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2942 reviews)
$64+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1107 reviews)
$72+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 664 reviews)
$142+
Blue Heron Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1113 reviews)
$74+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 986 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Nags Head

Renting a car in Nags Head costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Nags Head.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Nags Head (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.

Renting a car in Nags Head costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Nags Head.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Nags Head (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.