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

Clayton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clayton

With a population of 16,116, Clayton is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Clayton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Clayton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manning's Restaurant (406 East Main Street) and Mezcalito Clayton (229 Briarcliff Dr a) are great picks.

When to visit Clayton

Clayton in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clayton in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clayton in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Clayton, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Clayton

Plane

Although Clayton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 24 miles from Clayton. 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 Clayton departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Clayton is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 137 miles from Clayton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Clayton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 24 miles from Clayton. 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 Clayton departs from Hartford and takes around 1h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Clayton is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 137 miles from Clayton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Clayton

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Clayton

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Clayton

Most booked hotels in Clayton

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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1391 reviews)
$131+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 993 reviews)
$130+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 474 reviews)
$105+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 598 reviews)
$103+
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Comfort Suites Clayton
2 stars
Excellent (8, 167 reviews)
$112+
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Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1978 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Clayton

Renting a car in Clayton costs $36 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Clayton.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Clayton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Clayton is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clayton costs $36 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Clayton.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Clayton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Clayton is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Clayton

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$32/day

Intermediate
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