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

Carrboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carrboro

With a population of 19,582, Carrboro is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. Carrboro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Carrboro

If you’re looking for affordable options, Acme Food & Beverage Co. (110 E Main St) and Venable Bistro (200 North Greensboro St. Suite A18) are great picks.

When to visit Carrboro

Carrboro in March
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrboro in March
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carrboro 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 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Carrboro, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Carrboro

Plane

Although Carrboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 16 miles from Carrboro. 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 Carrboro departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carrboro. The train journey from Carrboro to Charlotte takes 2h 43m and costs around $30 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 Carrboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 110 miles from Carrboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrboro, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Carrboro takes 178 miles and will cost you around $115. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 313 miles.

Plane

Although Carrboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 16 miles from Carrboro. 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 Carrboro departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carrboro. The train journey from Carrboro to Charlotte takes 2h 43m and costs around $30 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 Carrboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 110 miles from Carrboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrboro, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Carrboro takes 178 miles and will cost you around $115. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 313 miles.

Airports near Carrboro

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Carrboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,980 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrboro

Most booked hotels in Carrboro

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Rizzo Center
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 671 reviews)
$177+
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Carolina Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 564 reviews)
$299+
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Hyatt Place Chapel Hill/Southern Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 579 reviews)
$176+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 273 reviews)
$162+
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Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 263 reviews)
$124+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 671 reviews)
$160+
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Renting a car in Carrboro

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carrboro (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. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carrboro, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carrboro (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. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carrboro, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

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