Nags Head travel guide
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You're Going to Love Nags Head
With a population of 2,757, Nags Head is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nags Head deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Nags Head
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nags Head in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Nags Head, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Nags Head
Plane
Although Nags Head doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 116 km from Nags Head. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nags Head departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 12m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nags Head. The train journey from Nags Head to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Nags Head is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 272 km from Nags Head. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nags Head, including Greyhound, FlixBus and VA Express Lanes. From New York, the bus ride to Nags Head takes 674 km and will cost you around $51. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 1722 km.
Airlines serving Nags Head
Where to stay in Nags Head
Average rates range from around $675 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $586 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Surf Side Hotel and Blue Heron Motel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nags Head
Most booked hotels in Nags Head
Renting a car in Nags Head
Renting a car in Nags Head costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Nags Head.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Nags Head (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.