Do you need a car to visit Myrtle Beach?

Most vacationers have no problem getting around Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area on foot. Although cost-efficient (and healthy) it can be limiting if you want to explore beyond the shore. Although taxis aren't too difficult to find, they can get somewhat pricey.



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With a five-day itinerary, you'll have a long enough stay in Myrtle Beach to take your time savoring new sights and experiencing exciting local destinations. Make plans to visit the SkyWheel, Boardwalk, and attractions you'd fit into a shorter trip, plus enjoy a few longer excursions.

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Enjoy the flexibility of a taxi combined with Uber's helpful app features by riding with UberX in Myrtle Beach instead. You can request on demand for last-minute trips, book 24/7 in-app or online, and see affordable upfront prices for every trip. Your ride is a few taps away.

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Though driving is cheaper, it isn't free, nor is it fast. People wondering how far it is to drive to Myrtle Beach may be surprised to learn a trip from the Midwest states can take a full day's worth of nonstop driving, and those arriving from anywhere past the Rocky Mountains are in for multi-day travel.

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The best months to go to Myrtle Beach is June through August. This is the best time of the year for warm and sunny beach days. For fewer crowds but warmer weather still, September to October and April to May are great times to visit Myrtle Beach, too.

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Winter is the off-season in Myrtle Beach, and because lower occupancies drive the hotel rates down, December, January, and February are some of the cheapest months for trips to the Grand Strand.

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Our 35,000-plus permanent residents and millions of visitors enjoy the wide beaches, the warm weather and an incredible range of entertainment, nightlife, golf, shopping, dining and live theatre.

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Yes, you can walk on the beach at night in Myrtle Beach, however, there is a curfew in effect from midnight to 6am for juveniles under age 18.

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Myrtle Beach ranked most affordable vacation spot MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — If you're dying to go to the beach this summer, you might want to head to Myrtle Beach. A recent study showed Myrtle Beach is one of the most affordable beach vacations.

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The southern end of Myrtle Beach is best for active vacationers because the large hotels with waterparks and nearby retail stores and chain restaurants are lively hangouts, but for more relaxation, head north to enjoy local shops and restaurants, plus hotels with low-key but fun amenities and laid-back beaches.

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Know The Facts All Myrtle Beach area beaches are open. Water quality for beaches throughout the entire Myrtle Beach area is very good. Water quality testing occurs twice a week during the summer and results are posted on SCDHEC's Beach Access Guide.

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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Orlando and Myrtle Beach, we can see that Orlando is more expensive. And not only is Myrtle Beach much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Myrtle Beach would let you spend less money overall.

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