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Major city · United States

Myrtle Beach

Give it 3–4 nights if you want beach plus golf; 2 nights is enough for the boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach and one show.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Jun–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices), hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct
Airport
MYR
Nights
3–4
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Myrtle Beach is the built-up centre of the Grand Strand: a long public beach, more than 60 mini-golf courses, dozens of full-size golf courses, seafood houses and family amusement parks. It is car-first and crowded in summer. Most visitors come for a beach-and-golf week; a short trip covers the strip, Broadway at the Beach and one show.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Myrtle Beach, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Sit-down mealSeafood dinner, mid-range$20–35
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
  • Budget bedOceanfront hotel or condo, a night, per roomUS$130
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$95
  • High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$140

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$320

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

The beach and boardwalkGolf and mini-golfBroadway at the BeachSeafood and family amusement parks
Airports
MYR Myrtle Beach International (About 5 km south of the resort strip; taxi to the resort area about $15. Busiest routes are Atlanta and Charlotte, with seasonal Toronto service.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Myrtle Beach: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

13°C

3°C

9 rd

Feb

15°C

4°C

8 rd

Mar

18°C

8°C

8 rd

Apr

23°C

12°C

7 rd

May

27°C

17°C

8 rd

Jun

30°C

21°C

10 rd

Jul

32°C

23°C

11 rd

Aug

31°C

23°C

12 rd

Sep

29°C

20°C

9 rd

Oct

24°C

14°C

7 rd

Nov

19°C

8°C

7 rd

Dec

15°C

4°C

8 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical default: sights are spread along US 17 and parking is scarce in summer. Coast RTA buses run on main roads with limited hours; fares $1.50 adult, $1.25 students, $0.75 children. Taxis are metered at $2.80 a mile plus $1 per extra passenger; a cross-Grand-Strand trip can reach $50. Rideshare works in the core.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Murrells Inlet

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Drive south on US 17 Business, about 20–25 min

Marshwalk restaurants and the state park; good for a half day.

North Myrtle Beach

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive north on US 17, about 25–35 min

Quieter beach, Main Street and shag dancing.

Pawleys Island

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive south on US 17, about 40–50 min

Low-key beach and marsh; pairs with Georgetown.

Georgetown, South Carolina

go

Door to door: About 1 h 10 min

Drive south on US 17, about 50–60 min

Historic harbour town; combine with Pawleys Island.

Little River

go

Door to door: About 50 min

Drive north on US 17, about 35–45 min

Waterfront seafood and casino boats.

Conway, South Carolina

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive inland on US 501, about 30–40 min

Riverwalk and old courthouse; a rainy-day option.

Garden City

go

Door to door: About 35 min

Drive south on US 17 Business, about 25–30 min

Pier and quieter beach south of the strip.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Oceanfront strip (Ocean Blvd, 1st–21st Ave N)

Walk to the beach, boardwalk and Skywheel; noisier and pricier in summer.

North Ocean Blvd (48th–82nd Ave N)

Resort condos with pools and water parks; needs a car for everything else.

Broadway at the Beach area

Near the aquarium, shops and shows; about 1.6 km from the ocean.

South end / Myrtle Beach State Park

Quieter, near the state park and campground; a drive to the main strip.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$140–260 excl. bed
High
$260+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Oceanfront hotel or condo1 × 3 nights × US$220US$660
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$160US$960
Rental car, one day1 × US$70US$70
Ripley's Aquarium adult ticket2 × US$45US$90
Golf green fee, one round2 × US$90US$180
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$200
Trip total≈ US$367 per person per day, bed includedUS$2,200

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Seafood dinner, mid-range$20–35
Mini-golf round$8–12
Amusement-park all-day wristband$35–45
Beach parking, per day$5–15
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

The main risks are traffic, summer heat and rip currents on the beach; swim near lifeguards. The resort strip is busy but not a high-crime area — take normal care with valuables and cars at night.
  • Summer traffic on US 17 and Kings Highway is heavy; the area has a high accident rate — drive defensively.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Oct; check forecasts and refundable bookings.
  • Some Kings Highway beachwear shops advertise prices the shelves do not match.
  • Parking near the beach fills early on summer weekends; many hotels charge a resort fee.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies here; consulates are in Atlanta and Washington, DC. Check your country's list.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • MYR airport → resort area, taxi: about $15
  • Coast RTA bus, adult: $1.50
  • Taxi rate: $2.80 a mile plus $1 per extra passenger

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Check, please — Check, please
  • Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Myrtle Beach. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jun–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices), hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for MYR: taxi and rideshare bands, late-arrival rung, resort-fee check.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: boardwalk and Skywheel, Broadway at the Beach, the north resort strip, the state park.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and prices (Ripley's Aquarium, Family Kingdom, Myrtle Beach State Park, Mount Atlanticus) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Hurricane and peak-summer fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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