Kill Devil Hills travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kill Devil Hills

With a population of 6,683, Kill Devil Hills is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kill Devil Hills deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kill Devil Hills in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kill Devil Hills in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kill Devil Hills, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Kill Devil Hills

Plane

Although Kill Devil Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 66 miles from Kill Devil Hills. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kill Devil Hills departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kill Devil Hills. The train journey from Kill Devil Hills 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 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kill Devil Hills is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 167 miles from Kill Devil Hills. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kill Devil Hills, including Greyhound, VA Express Lanes and FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Kill Devil Hills takes 240 miles and will cost you around $64. From New York, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 630 miles.

Plane

Although Kill Devil Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 66 miles from Kill Devil Hills. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kill Devil Hills departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kill Devil Hills. The train journey from Kill Devil Hills 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 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kill Devil Hills is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 167 miles from Kill Devil Hills. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kill Devil Hills, including Greyhound, VA Express Lanes and FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Kill Devil Hills takes 240 miles and will cost you around $64. From New York, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 630 miles.

Airports near Kill Devil Hills

Airlines serving Kill Devil Hills

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,611 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,974 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,735 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (729 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,547 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,322 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kill Devil Hills

Most booked hotels in Kill Devil Hills

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 594 reviews)
$276+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1086 reviews)
$203+
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 822 reviews)
$299+
Beachwoods Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 823 reviews)
$292+
Sea Ranch Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1453 reviews)
$152+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront - Wilbur
3 stars
Good (7.9, 804 reviews)
$164+

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Kill Devil Hills.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kill Devil Hills (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.

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Kill Devil Hills.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kill Devil Hills (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.