Wrightsville Beach travel guide
Wrightsville Beach Tourism | Wrightsville Beach Guide
You're Going to Love Wrightsville Beach
With a population of 2,564, Wrightsville Beach is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wrightsville Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Wrightsville Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, 22 North (22 N Lumina Ave) and King Neptune Restaurant (11 N Lumina Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Wrightsville Beach
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wrightsville Beach 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 July, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Wrightsville Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Wrightsville Beach
Plane
When flying to Wrightsville Beach, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wrightsville Beach include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Wrightsville Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Wrightsville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Wrightsville Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Wrightsville Beach.
Airlines serving Wrightsville Beach
Where to stay in popular areas of Wrightsville Beach
Most booked hotels in Wrightsville Beach
Renting a car in Wrightsville Beach
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Wrightsville Beach (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. The most frequently booked car type in Wrightsville Beach is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.