Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Chapel Hill travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chapel Hill

With a population of 57.233, Chapel Hill is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chapel Hill deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Chapel Hill

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cholanad Restaurant and Bar (310 West Franklin Street) and Kipos Greek Taverna - Chapel Hill (1800 E Franklin St 16) are great picks.

When to visit Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill in June
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chapel Hill in June
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chapel Hill

Plane

Although Chapel Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 24 km from Chapel Hill. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chapel Hill departs from Miami and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Chapel Hill is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 179 km from Chapel Hill. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Chapel Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 24 km from Chapel Hill. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chapel Hill departs from Miami and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Chapel Hill is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 179 km from Chapel Hill. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Chapel Hill

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Chapel Hill

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chapel Hill

Most booked hotels in Chapel Hill

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Rizzo Center
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 690 reviews)
$160+
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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 501 reviews)
$166+
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The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 562 reviews)
$197+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 761 reviews)
$101+
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Hyatt Place Chapel Hill/Southern Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 632 reviews)
$133+
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Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 321 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Chapel Hill

Renting a car in Chapel Hill costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Chapel Hill.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Chapel Hill (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. The most frequently booked car type in Chapel Hill is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV 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, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chapel Hill costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Chapel Hill.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Chapel Hill (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. The most frequently booked car type in Chapel Hill is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV 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, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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