With a population of 5,706, Carolina Beach is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carolina Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Carolina Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 16 miles from Carolina Beach. Myrtle Beach Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Carolina Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.
Another option to get to Carolina Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Carolina Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Greyhound operates bus routes to Carolina Beach.
Average rates range from around $397 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $355 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Carolina Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Carolina Beach is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.