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

Cary travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cary

With a population of 135,234, Cary 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 Cary has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Cary

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - Cary (7307 Tryon Rd) and Colletta - Cary, NC (1 Fenton Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Cary

Cary in April
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in April
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cary 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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Cary, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Cary

Plane

When flying to Cary, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cary include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Cary departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Cary is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 122 miles from Cary. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Cary, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cary include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Cary departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Cary is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 122 miles from Cary. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

Lufthansa
Good (8,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,131 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,402 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,358 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cary

From 5-star hotels such as the The Umstead Hotel and Spa to great affordable options like the Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads, Cary offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $431 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Select Suites - Raleigh - Cary - Regency Parkway South and Suburban Studios Cary - Rdu Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cary, with prices from $57 to $431 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Cary by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cary

Most booked hotels in Cary

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Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 555 reviews)
$112+
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Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 126 reviews)
$134+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (9, 315 reviews)
$134+
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The Mayton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 97 reviews)
$256+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1355 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Raleigh-Cary (I-40 @walnut St) By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 312 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Cary

Renting a car in Cary costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Cary.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Cary (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cary costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Cary.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Cary (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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