Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
United States
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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 CarWiz and Economy Rent a 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 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 CarWiz and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airlines serving Sunset Beach

KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,641 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,010 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,744 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,036 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,048 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,550 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,976 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,440 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,320 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,145 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunset Beach

Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $154 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunset Beach

Most booked hotels in Sunset Beach

Ocean Isle Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1801 reviews)
$118+
The Sunset Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 101 reviews)
$209+
The Islander Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2059 reviews)
$99+
Sleep Inn Little River - North Myrtle Beach
2 stars
Good (7.2, 838 reviews)
$65+
Days Inn by Wyndham Little River
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 300 reviews)
$50+

Renting a car in Sunset Beach

Renting a car in Sunset Beach costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 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 63% cheaper than airport locations in Sunset Beach.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Renting a car in Sunset Beach costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 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 63% cheaper than airport locations in Sunset Beach.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.