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Cornelius travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cornelius

With a population of 24,866, Cornelius is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cornelius deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cornelius

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fork! (20517 N. Main St.) and Choplin's Restaurant (19700 One Norman Blvd Suite C) are great picks.

When to visit Cornelius

Cornelius in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cornelius in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cornelius

Plane

When flying to Cornelius, you’ll arrive at Concord Regional (USA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Cornelius departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cornelius. The train journey from Cornelius to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cornelius is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 18 miles from Cornelius. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cornelius, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Cornelius takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cornelius, you’ll arrive at Concord Regional (USA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Cornelius departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cornelius. The train journey from Cornelius to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cornelius is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 18 miles from Cornelius. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cornelius, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Cornelius takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Cornelius

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Cornelius

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Ethiopian Air
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Aer Lingus
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Cornelius

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Charlotte-North/Lake Norman and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cornelius/Lake Norman.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cornelius

Most booked hotels in Cornelius

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My Place Hotel-Huntersville, Nc
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 360 reviews)
$110+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Davidson
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 156 reviews)
$179+
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Comfort Suites near Birkdale Village- Huntersville
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 337 reviews)
$117+
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Hampton Inn Charlotte-North/Lake Norman
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 196 reviews)
$149+
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Country Inn & Suites Lake Norman Huntersville
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1352 reviews)
$126+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Lake Norman
2 stars
Excellent (8, 387 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Cornelius

Renting a car in Cornelius costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Cornelius.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cornelius (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cornelius is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cornelius costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Cornelius.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cornelius (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cornelius is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$35/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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