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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Apex travel guide

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You're Going to Love Apex

With a population of 37,476, Apex is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Apex has to offer.

Where to Eat in Apex

If you’re looking for affordable options, Peak on Salem (126 N Salem St) and Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Apex (5490 Apex Peakway) are great picks.

When to visit Apex

Apex in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Apex in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Apex in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Apex, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Apex

Plane

When flying to Apex, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Apex include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Apex departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Apex. The train journey from Apex 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 Apex is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 189 km from Apex. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Apex, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Apex takes 286 km and will cost you around $230. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 472 km.

Plane

When flying to Apex, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Apex include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Apex departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Apex. The train journey from Apex 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 Apex is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 189 km from Apex. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Apex, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Apex takes 286 km and will cost you around $230. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 472 km.

Airports near Apex

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Apex

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Apex

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Apex Raleigh Area and Holiday Inn Express Apex-Raleigh.

Where to stay in popular areas of Apex

Most booked hotels in Apex

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Candlewood Suites Apex Raleigh Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 133 reviews)
$116+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 298 reviews)
$155+
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Holiday Inn Express Apex-Raleigh
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 273 reviews)
$156+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Raleigh Apex
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 74 reviews)
$174+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson RaleighDurham Air
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1291 reviews)
$110+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1249 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Apex

Renting a car in Apex costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Apex.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Apex (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.

Renting a car in Apex costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Apex.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Apex (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.

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