Comparison · Myrtle Beach vs Orlando · United States
Myrtle Beach vs Orlando
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Myrtle Beach for Grand Strand beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, lower day-to-day costs and beaches; choose Orlando for Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and a milder winter. Myrtle Beach is generally less expensive, and the two are about 620 km (385 mi) apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 620 km (385 mi)
- Less expensive
- Myrtle Beach
- Best time for Myrtle Beach
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Orlando
- January–February and October–November
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Side by side
| Myrtle Beach | Orlando | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | Grand Strand beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and SkyWheel | Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Theme parks |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | January–February and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | US$150–260 | US$250–450 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | June, 33°C (91°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 14°C (57°F) | January, 22°C (72°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 2 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 7 |
| Beaches | Central Myrtle Beach | — |
| Airports | MYR | MCO, SFB |
Month by month
Going by our guides' own ratings, the better pick is Myrtle Beach in May–September, and Orlando in November–March. Both are at their best in October.
| Month | Myrtle Beach | Orlando | Better pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C (57°F), 9 rainy days | 22°C (72°F), 6 rainy days · best time | Orlando |
| February | 15°C (59°F), 8 rainy days | 24°C (75°F), 6 rainy days · best time | Orlando |
| March | 19°C (66°F), 8 rainy days | 26°C (79°F), 7 rainy days · shoulder season | Orlando |
| April | 23°C (73°F), 7 rainy days · shoulder season | 29°C (84°F), 5 rainy days · shoulder season | Either: shoulder season |
| May | 27°C (81°F), 8 rainy days · best time | 32°C (90°F), 7 rainy days · shoulder season | Myrtle Beach |
| June | 30°C (86°F), 10 rainy days · best time | 33°C (91°F), 15 rainy days | Myrtle Beach |
| July | 32°C (90°F), 12 rainy days · shoulder season | 33°C (91°F), 17 rainy days | Myrtle Beach |
| August | 31°C (88°F), 12 rainy days · shoulder season | 33°C (91°F), 17 rainy days | Myrtle Beach |
| September | 28°C (82°F), 9 rainy days · best time | 32°C (90°F), 14 rainy days | Myrtle Beach |
| October | 24°C (75°F), 6 rainy days · best time | 29°C (84°F), 7 rainy days · best time | Both at their best |
| November | 19°C (66°F), 7 rainy days | 26°C (79°F), 5 rainy days · best time | Orlando |
| December | 15°C (59°F), 8 rainy days | 23°C (73°F), 6 rainy days · shoulder season | Orlando |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Myrtle Beach for…
Grand Strand beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, lower day-to-day costs and beaches. Myrtle Beach is the centre of the Grand Strand, about 100 km of almost continuous Atlantic beach running from Little River near the North Carolina line to Pawleys Island. It is a classic American family beach destination: an oceanfront boardwalk and…
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Choose Orlando for…
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and a milder winter. Orlando is built around its theme parks: Walt Disney World's four parks, Universal Orlando's three, including Epic Universe, and SeaWorld lie within about half an hour's drive of each other south-west of the city. Beyond the parks, Downtown, Winter Park and…
Top sights compared
| # | Myrtle Beach | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade | Magic Kingdom |
| 2 | SkyWheel Myrtle Beach | EPCOT |
| 3 | Broadway at the Beach | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 4 | Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach | Disney's Animal Kingdom |
| 5 | Brookgreen Gardens | Universal Studios Florida |
Food compared
| Myrtle Beach | Orlando |
|---|---|
| Calabash-style seafood | Dole Whip |
| Seafood buffet | Butterbeer |
| Shrimp and grits | Smoked turkey leg |
| She-crab soup | Mickey ice cream bar |
Which is cheaper?
Myrtle Beach is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about US$150–260 per person there, against US$250–450 in Orlando (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Myrtle Beach on a budget.
Myrtle Beach or Orlando from the U.S.
Worked out from time zones and airport coordinates: straight-line distances, not flight routes.
| Myrtle Beach | Orlando | |
|---|---|---|
| Time vs New York | Same time | Same time |
| Time vs Los Angeles | +3 h | +3 h |
| From New York (JFK) | 556 mi (895 km) | 940 mi (1,510 km) |
| From Los Angeles (LAX) | 2,250 mi (3,630 km) | 2,210 mi (3,550 km) |
| U.S. plugs | U.S. plugs fit | U.S. plugs fit |
From New York, Myrtle Beach is about 384 miles (618 km) closer than Orlando in a straight line.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Myrtle Beach and Orlando are about 620 km (385 mi) apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 7 days in Myrtle Beach and 7 in Orlando.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Myrtle Beach or Orlando cheaper?
Myrtle Beach is usually less expensive: about US$150–260 a day mid-range against US$250–450 (estimates).
+Is Myrtle Beach or Orlando better for a first trip?
Pick Myrtle Beach for Grand Strand beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, lower day-to-day costs and beaches, or Orlando for Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and a milder winter.
+How far is Myrtle Beach from Orlando?
About 620 km (385 mi) in a straight line.