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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunset Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 Boston and takes around 2h 17m.

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 Economy Rent a Car 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 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 Boston and takes around 2h 17m.

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 Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Sunset Beach

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Sunset Beach

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,714 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,141 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,685 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,835 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,893 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,051 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,408 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,581 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,217 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
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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 (9.5, 96 reviews)
$223+
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Ocean Isle Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1536 reviews)
$110+
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The Islander Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1863 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites N. Myrtle Beach-Little River By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 514 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Sunset Beach

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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 $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. 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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