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, 411 West (411 W. Franklin St.) and Crossroads Chapel Hill (211 Pittsboro St) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Chapel Hill
When to visit Chapel Hill
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 15 miles from Chapel Hill. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chapel Hill departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 01m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chapel Hill. The train journey from Chapel Hill to Greensboro takes 1h 18m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 43m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Chapel Hill is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 111 miles from Chapel Hill. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chapel Hill, including FlixBus, Busbud and Wanda Coach. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Chapel Hill takes 300 miles and will cost you around $200. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $136 for a journey of 480 miles.
Airlines serving Chapel Hill
Where to stay in Chapel Hill
Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $529 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chapel Hill
Most booked hotels in Chapel Hill
Renting a car in Chapel Hill
Renting a car in Chapel Hill costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Chapel Hill.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Chapel Hill is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.