Car RentalManteo
B & R Rent-A-Car
A Roanoke Island car rental counter that saves you the drive back across the bridge
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Transportation near Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Shuttles, rentals, and getting around Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Getting To and Around the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks is reached by personal vehicle via US-158 or NC-12, with Norfolk International Airport (VA) the closest major commercial airport, roughly 1.5-2 hours from the northern beach towns. Getting to Ocracoke Island specifically requires a North Carolina Department of Transportation ferry, since no bridge connects it to the rest of the islands. Driving on certain beaches requires an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit from the National Park Service within Cape Hatteras National Seashore — a real, long-standing requirement, not optional.
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Beach4x4 Jeep Rentals OBX
A Kill Devil Hills Jeep rental fleet built for wherever the Outer Banks takes your trip
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Berry's Automotive Care Inc
Car repair and rental service on Roanoke Island's main route through Manteo
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Ocracoke
Coast & Go
Local transportation based in Ocracoke village, handy for reaching the beach and the pony pen up-island
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Corolla Beach Services
Local beach transportation services based right at Corolla's Bonito Beach Access
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Corolla Outback Adventures
Your way past the end of the pavement into Corolla's 4x4 wild horse country
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Dare County Transportation
Dare County's transportation office in Manteo — the real contact for transit info and assistance
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Grab a rental car right on Croatan Highway before your Kill Devil Hills stay starts
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Salvo
Hatteras Watersports
A watersports outfitter in Salvo, on Hatteras Island's kiteboarding-famous sound side
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AirportNags Head
ISLAND Limousine
Private car service for OBX airport runs, events, and point-to-point rides — day or night
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Salvo
Island Cruisers Inc
A Salvo transportation outfit that makes getting around Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo easier without a car
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Kitty Hawk
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Local hauling and transport for Kitty Hawk and the northern Outer Banks
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Outer Banks Transportation FAQ
What airport should I fly into for the Outer Banks?
Norfolk International Airport in Virginia is the closest major commercial airport, roughly 1.5-2 hours from the northern beach towns.
Do I need a permit to drive on the beach?
Yes, within Cape Hatteras National Seashore — off-road vehicle (ORV) beach driving requires a permit from the National Park Service. This is a real, enforced requirement, not optional.
How do I get a car to Ocracoke Island?
By ferry — a North Carolina Department of Transportation ferry carries vehicles to Ocracoke, either from Hatteras Island (free, about a 1-hour crossing) or from the mainland at Cedar Island or Swan Quarter (longer, paid routes).