With a population of 7,547, Murrells Inlet is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Murrells Inlet has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hot Fish Club (4911 Highway 17 Business) and Costa Coastal Kitchen & Bar (4606US17 Highway 17 Business) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Murrells Inlet in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Murrells Inlet, with an average rainfall of 3″.
When flying to Murrells Inlet, you’ll arrive at Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Murrells Inlet include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Murrells Inlet departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Murrells Inlet.
Another option to get to Murrells Inlet is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 155 miles from Murrells Inlet. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Murrells Inlet, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Murrells Inlet takes 435 miles and will cost you around $99. From New York, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 1090 miles.
Renting a car in Murrells Inlet costs $79 per day, on average, or $238 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Myrtle Beach Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Murrells Inlet (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 Murrells Inlet is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.