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

Davidson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Davidson

With a population of 10,944, Davidson is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. Davidson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Davidson

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kindred (131 N Main St.) and Il Bosco Ristorante & Bar (127 Depot St) are great picks.

When to visit Davidson

Davidson in April
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Davidson in April
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Davidson

Plane

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

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Davidson. The train journey from Davidson 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 Davidson is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 19 miles from Davidson. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Davidson, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Davidson 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 Davidson, you’ll arrive at Concord Regional (USA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Davidson departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Davidson. The train journey from Davidson 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 Davidson is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 19 miles from Davidson. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Airports near Davidson

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Davidson

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Davidson

Most booked hotels in Davidson

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Davidson
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 156 reviews)
$179+
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Hampton Inn Charlotte-North/Lake Norman
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 196 reviews)
$149+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Lake Norman
2 stars
Excellent (8, 387 reviews)
$107+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cornelius/Lake Norman
2 stars
Good (7.5, 705 reviews)
$82+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Cornelius - Lake Norman
2 stars
Good (7, 234 reviews)
$73+
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Lake Norman Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (6.5, 897 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Davidson

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Davidson (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 Davidson is Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Tundra or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Davidson (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 Davidson is Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Tundra or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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