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
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 10 km 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 Miami and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cary is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 197 km from Cary. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Cary, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 10 km 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 Miami and takes around 2h 09m.

Train

The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cary is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 197 km from Cary. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,598 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,545 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,428 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,316 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,076 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 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 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Weston Parkway, 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 $441 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 $441 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 46% 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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The Mayton
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 95 reviews)
$201+
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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 376 reviews)
$112+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (9, 307 reviews)
$118+
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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1385 reviews)
$131+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 991 reviews)
$130+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 329 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Cary

Renting a car in Cary costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cary costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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