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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Sunset Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sunset Beach

With a population of 3,572, Sunset Beach is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sunset Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunset Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sunset Beach

Plane

Although Sunset Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 27 miles from Sunset Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sunset Beach departs from Akron and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunset Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 162 miles from Sunset Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Sunset Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 27 miles from Sunset Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sunset Beach departs from Akron and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunset Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 162 miles from Sunset Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Sunset Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Sunset Beach

KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,878 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,651 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,811 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,808 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (323 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunset Beach

Average rates range from around $247 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunset Beach

Most booked hotels in Sunset Beach

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The Sunset Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 99 reviews)
$315+
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Ocean Isle Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1727 reviews)
$245+
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The Islander Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2000 reviews)
$206+
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Sleep Inn Little River - North Myrtle Beach
2 stars
Good (7.2, 784 reviews)
$78+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Little River
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 280 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Sunset Beach

Renting a car in Sunset Beach costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Sunset Beach.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Sunset Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sunset Beach, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sunset Beach costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Sunset Beach.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Sunset Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sunset Beach, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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