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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. 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 April
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunset Beach in April
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 Syracuse and takes around 1h 59m.

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 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 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 Syracuse and takes around 1h 59m.

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 CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Sunset Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Sunset Beach

KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,226 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,223 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,531 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,953 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,463 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,585 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,308 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,075 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunset Beach

Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $166 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 (9.3, 1788 reviews)
$113+
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The Sunset Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 101 reviews)
$209+
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The Islander Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2055 reviews)
$87+
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Sleep Inn Little River - North Myrtle Beach
2 stars
Good (7.2, 827 reviews)
$65+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Little River
2 stars
Good (6, 298 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Sunset Beach

Renting a car in Sunset Beach costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Sunset Beach.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

Renting a car in Sunset Beach costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Sunset Beach.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

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