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 December
Estimated hotel price
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$234
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 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 $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $415 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 $62 to $415 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 48% 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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Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 269 reviews)
$122+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 528 reviews)
$117+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (9, 822 reviews)
$151+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (9, 309 reviews)
$119+
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Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1307 reviews)
$122+
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The Mayton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 96 reviews)
$207+
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Renting a car in Cary

Renting a car in Cary costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Cary.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cary, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cary costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Cary.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cary, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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