Chapel Hill travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chapel Hill
With a population of 57,233, Chapel Hill is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chapel Hill deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Chapel Hill
If you’re looking for affordable options, 411 West (411 W. Franklin St.) and Crossroads Chapel Hill (211 Pittsboro St) are great picks.
When to visit Chapel Hill
How to Get to Chapel Hill
Plane
Although Chapel Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 15 miles from Chapel Hill. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chapel Hill departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chapel Hill. The train journey from Chapel Hill to Charlotte takes 2h 43m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $65 for a 5h 53m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Chapel Hill is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 111 miles from Chapel Hill. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chapel Hill, including CoachRun, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Chapel Hill takes 150 miles and will cost you around $36. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airlines serving Chapel Hill
Where to stay in Chapel Hill
Average rates range from around $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $542 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chapel Hill
Most booked hotels in Chapel Hill
Renting a car in Chapel Hill
Renting a car in Chapel Hill costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Chapel Hill.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chapel Hill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Chapel Hill is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Chapel Hill
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$35/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day