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, Dean's Kitchen + Bar (formally Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar) (1080 Darrington Dr) and Lugano Ristorante (1060 Darrington Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Catalan Tapas Bar (4214 NW Cary Pkwy) and Saffron Indian Cuisine (2048 Kildaire Farm Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cary.

When to visit Cary

Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
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, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Cary departs from Grand Rapids and takes around 1h 48m.

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 MEGA MC and Easirent, 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, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Cary departs from Grand Rapids and takes around 1h 48m.

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 MEGA MC and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,364 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,031 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cary

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $471 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cary, with prices from $62 to $471 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 85% 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 (9.3, 88 reviews)
$264+
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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 359 reviews)
$141+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (9, 783 reviews)
$198+
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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1294 reviews)
$127+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 300 reviews)
$156+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 439 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Cary

Renting a car in Cary costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cary costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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