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.
Activities & attractions in Cary
Art & Performing Arts
Shopping
Other activities
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
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″.
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 Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Cary departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 05m.
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 CarWiz and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.
Airlines serving Cary
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 $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $408 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 $54 to $408 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 72% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cary
Most booked hotels in Cary
Renting a car in Cary
Renting a car in Cary costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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, 7% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.