Cary travel guide

Cary Tourism | Cary Guide

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.

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.

Most popular restaurants in Cary

American
Wonderful (708 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (334 reviews)
$$$$
American
Wonderful (274 reviews)
American
Very good (80 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (80 reviews)
Mexican
Wonderful (45 reviews)
American
Wonderful (708 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (334 reviews)
$$$$
American
Wonderful (274 reviews)
American
Very good (80 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (80 reviews)
Mexican
Wonderful (45 reviews)

When to visit Cary

Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Air France, ITA Airways and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Cary departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cary. 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 Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cary, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Cary takes 160 miles and will cost you around $72. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 295 miles.

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 Air France, ITA Airways and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Cary departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cary. 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 Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cary, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Cary takes 160 miles and will cost you around $72. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 295 miles.

Airlines serving Cary

Lufthansa
Good (4,482 reviews)
KLM
Good (822 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,280 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (480 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,447 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (895 reviews)
LOT
Good (670 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,115 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (885 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,263 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Cary

Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $463 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cary

Most booked hotels in Cary

Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1615 reviews)
$139+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 231 reviews)
$129+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 228 reviews)
$143+
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1314 reviews)
$142+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson RaleighDurham Air
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1659 reviews)
$109+
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1456 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Cary

Renting a car in Cary costs $47 per day, on average, or $142 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Cary.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Scion tC or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cary costs $47 per day, on average, or $142 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Cary.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Scion tC or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.