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Kure Beach is easily accessible by car, plane or boat. You'll find it's easy to get to and easily navigable once you're here.
Directions
Kure Beach is located 17 miles from Wilmington, which is centrally located on the East Coast, midway between New York and Florida. The major east/west interstate artery I-40 leads to Wilmington, which is also served by U.S. highways 17,74,/76, 117 and 421.
Follow I-40 Eastbound to US-117 S/N College Road. Continue onto south College Road to US-421 south Carolina Beach Road. Continue to follow south Carolina Beach Road into Kure Beach.
The area features convenient access via the state's numerous interstate highways to the following metro centers:
| Asheville, NC | 318 |
| Atlanta, GA | 413 |
| Charleston, SC | 167 |
| Greensboro, NC | 184 |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 60 |
| Norfolk, VA | 250 |
| New York, NY | 599 |
| Raleigh, NC | 123 |
| Washington, DC | 360 |
| Winston Salem, NC | 210 |
| Interstate I-95 | 73 |
Airport Information
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides the Cape Fear Coast and southeastern NC with major commercial and general aviation services. (910) 341-4333, www.flyilm.com
Carriers Include:
- Delta
- US Airways
- Allegiant Air
Non-Stop Destinations:
- New York (LGA)
- Atlanta (ATL)
- Charlotte (CLT)
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
- Orlando Sanford (SFB)
- Philadelphia (PHL)
- Washington DC (DCA)
Rental Cars
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Avis / Budget (910) 763-1993
www.avis.com
www.budget.com -
Enterprise (910) 397-9110
www.enterprise.com -
Hertz Rent-A-Car (910) 762-1010
www.hertz.com -
National / Alamo (910) 762-8000
www.nationalcar.com
www.Alamo.com -
Thrifty / Dollar (910) 343-1411
www.thrifty.com
www.Dollar.com
Limousine Service
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Lett's Limo Service (910) 343-3335
www.prestigelimousineservice.com
Taxi Services:
- Allen's Taxi (910-228-6273)
- Angel's Taxi (910-796-8956)
- Affordable Taxi (910-409-2513)
- AAA Coastal Taxi (910-632-4717)
- A&K Taxi (910-431-4943)
- Beach Buggy (910)-792-0232)
- Beasley Taxi (910-791-8700)
- Bill's Taxi (910-232-1819)
- Goins Taxi (910-409-0727)
- Grab a Cab (910-620-9579)
- Home James Taxi (910-200-1654)
- Letts Taxi/Limo Service (910-343-3335)
- Price Is Right Taxi (910-208-9075)
- Safe Ride Taxi (910-508-2794)
- Riverside (910-792-1871)
- Transporter (910-632-7401)
- X-tra Cab (910-264-2947)
Southport Ferry
The North Carolina Department of Transportation operates a vehicle and passenger ferry between Southport and Fort Fisher. This is a year-round ferry. For more information visit www.ncdot.org or call the ferry service directly at 1-800-BY-FERRY.