Hickory travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hickory
With a population of 40,010, Hickory is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hickory deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Hickory
Where to Eat in Hickory
If you’re looking for affordable options, Boca (74 8th Street SE #108) and Vintage House - Hickory (271 3rd Ave NW) are great picks.
When to visit Hickory
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hickory in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Hickory, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Hickory
Plane
Although Hickory doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 42 miles from Hickory. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hickory departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hickory. The train journey from Hickory to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hickory is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 45 miles from Hickory. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hickory, including Megabus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Greenville, the bus ride to Hickory takes 95 miles and will cost you around $66. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 245 miles.
Airlines serving Hickory
Where to stay in popular areas of Hickory
Most booked hotels in Hickory
Renting a car in Hickory
Renting a car in Hickory costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Hickory.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hickory (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 Hickory is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.