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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Aberdeen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aberdeen

With a population of 6,350, Aberdeen is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aberdeen has to offer.

When to visit Aberdeen

Aberdeen in September
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberdeen in September
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aberdeen

Plane

Although Aberdeen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 63 miles from Aberdeen. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aberdeen departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aberdeen. The train journey from Aberdeen to Charlotte takes 3h 00m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aberdeen is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 80 miles from Aberdeen. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberdeen, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Aberdeen takes 178 miles and will cost you around $230. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 293 miles.

Plane

Although Aberdeen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 63 miles from Aberdeen. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aberdeen departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aberdeen. The train journey from Aberdeen to Charlotte takes 3h 00m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aberdeen is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 80 miles from Aberdeen. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberdeen, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Aberdeen takes 178 miles and will cost you around $230. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 293 miles.

Airports near Aberdeen

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Aberdeen

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberdeen

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aberdeen

Most booked hotels in Aberdeen

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Hilton Garden Inn Southern Pines / Pinehurst
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 71 reviews)
$174+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Southern Pines Aberdeen
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 69 reviews)
$152+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 180 reviews)
$156+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6.9, 292 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Aberdeen

Renting a car in Aberdeen costs $66 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Aberdeen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Aberdeen is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Aberdeen costs $66 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Aberdeen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Aberdeen is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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