Kitty Hawk travel guide

Kitty Hawk Tourism | Kitty Hawk Guide

You're Going to Love Kitty Hawk

With a population of 3,272, Kitty Hawk is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kitty Hawk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kitty Hawk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Steamers (1 Ocean Blvd) and Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar (4700 N Virginia Dare Trail) are great picks.

When to visit Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitty Hawk in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kitty Hawk

Plane

Although Kitty Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 64 miles from Kitty Hawk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kitty Hawk. The train journey from Kitty Hawk to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kitty Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 165 miles from Kitty Hawk. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

VA Express Lanes operates bus routes to Kitty Hawk.

Plane

Although Kitty Hawk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 64 miles from Kitty Hawk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kitty Hawk departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kitty Hawk. The train journey from Kitty Hawk to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kitty Hawk is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 165 miles from Kitty Hawk. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

VA Express Lanes operates bus routes to Kitty Hawk.

Airports near Kitty Hawk

Airlines serving Kitty Hawk

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kitty Hawk

Most booked hotels in Kitty Hawk

Holiday Inn Express - Kitty Hawk - Outer Banks, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 309 reviews)
$193+
Saltaire Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 142 reviews)
$228+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1096 reviews)
$167+
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2810 reviews)
$169+
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 838 reviews)
$254+
Beachwoods Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 827 reviews)
$202+

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kitty Hawk.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kitty Hawk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Kitty Hawk costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kitty Hawk.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Kitty Hawk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.