Pinehurst travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pinehurst

With a population of 13.124, Pinehurst is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pinehurst deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pinehurst

If you’re looking for affordable options, Elliotts on Linden (905 Linden Road) and Villaggio Ristorante and Bar (65 Magnolia Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Pinehurst

Pinehurst in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pinehurst in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pinehurst in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Pinehurst, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Pinehurst

Plane

Although Pinehurst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 98 km from Pinehurst. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pinehurst departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pinehurst. The train journey from Pinehurst to Greensboro takes 1h 26m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pinehurst is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 125 km from Pinehurst. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pinehurst, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Pinehurst takes 257 km and will cost you around $76. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 475 km.

Plane

Although Pinehurst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 98 km from Pinehurst. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pinehurst departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pinehurst. The train journey from Pinehurst to Greensboro takes 1h 26m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pinehurst is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 125 km from Pinehurst. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pinehurst, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Pinehurst takes 257 km and will cost you around $76. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 475 km.

Airlines serving Pinehurst

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pinehurst

Average rates range from around $705 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $162 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pinehurst

Most booked hotels in Pinehurst

Hilton Garden Inn Southern Pines Pinehurst, NC
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 133 reviews)
$184+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Olmsted Village (near Pinehurst)
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 95 reviews)
$215+
Hampton Inn & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst
2 stars
Excellent (9, 160 reviews)
$151+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 402 reviews)
$142+
The Jefferson Inn
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 92 reviews)
$219+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pinehurst Southern Pines
3 stars
Good (7.7, 120 reviews)
$168+

Renting a car in Pinehurst

Renting a car in Pinehurst costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 Pinehurst.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Pinehurst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Pinehurst costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 Pinehurst.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Pinehurst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.