Introduction
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
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunset Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 44 km 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 Clarksburg and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunset Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 261 km from Sunset Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, 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 44 km 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 Clarksburg and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunset Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 261 km from Sunset Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airlines serving Sunset Beach

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,315 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,456 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,828 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,092 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,018 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,563 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,531 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (341 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,490 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sunset Beach

Most booked hotels in Sunset Beach

The Sunset Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 96 reviews)
$234+
The Islander Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1864 reviews)
$126+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites N. Myrtle Beach-Little River By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 521 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Sunset Beach

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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.