Emerald Isle travel guide

Emerald Isle Tourism | Emerald Isle Guide

You're Going to Love Emerald Isle

With a population of 3,655, Emerald Isle is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Emerald Isle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Emerald Isle in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Emerald Isle

Plane

Although Emerald Isle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 28 miles from Emerald Isle. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Emerald Isle departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Emerald Isle is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 122 miles from Emerald Isle. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Emerald Isle using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Plane

Although Emerald Isle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 28 miles from Emerald Isle. Jacksonville Albert J Ellis is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Emerald Isle departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Emerald Isle is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 122 miles from Emerald Isle. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Emerald Isle using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Airlines serving Emerald Isle

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,716 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (139 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,791 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,945 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Emerald Isle

Most booked hotels in Emerald Isle

Hampton Inn and Suites Swansboro Near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 241 reviews)
$166+
Islander Hotel & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1853 reviews)
$204+
Oceanview Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 323 reviews)
$159+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle
2 stars
Excellent (8, 363 reviews)
$105+
Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 34 reviews)
$154+

Renting a car in Emerald Isle

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Emerald Isle (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Emerald Isle (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.