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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sunset Beach has to offer.

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, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sunset Beach departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 29m.

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 MEGA MC and Turo, 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, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sunset Beach departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 29m.

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 MEGA MC and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Sunset Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Sunset Beach

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,981 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,350 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,918 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,103 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,286 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (340 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunset Beach

Average rates range from around $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $253 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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Ocean Isle Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1418 reviews)
$281+
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The Sunset Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 89 reviews)
$381+
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The Islander Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1736 reviews)
$170+
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Holiday Inn Express N.Myrtle Beach- Little River, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 479 reviews)
$117+
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Sleep Inn Little River - North Myrtle Beach
2 stars
Good (7.2, 687 reviews)
$91+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Little River
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 244 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Sunset Beach

Renting a car in Sunset Beach costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Sunset Beach.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Sunset Beach costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Sunset Beach.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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