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Goldsboro travel guide

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With a population of 36,437, Goldsboro is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Goldsboro has to offer.

When to visit Goldsboro

Goldsboro in June
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Goldsboro in June
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Goldsboro in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Goldsboro, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Goldsboro

Plane

Although Goldsboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 56 miles from Goldsboro. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Goldsboro departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Goldsboro. The train journey from Goldsboro to Charlotte takes 2h 43m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 32m trip. The train station in Goldsboro is called Goldsboro, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Goldsboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 161 miles from Goldsboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Goldsboro, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Goldsboro takes 178 miles and will cost you around $115. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 313 miles.

Plane

Although Goldsboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 56 miles from Goldsboro. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Goldsboro departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Goldsboro. The train journey from Goldsboro to Charlotte takes 2h 43m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 32m trip. The train station in Goldsboro is called Goldsboro, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Goldsboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 161 miles from Goldsboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Goldsboro, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Goldsboro takes 178 miles and will cost you around $115. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 313 miles.

Airports near Goldsboro

RDURaleigh-Durham
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Goldsboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,053 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,218 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,262 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,979 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,854 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Goldsboro

Most booked hotels in Goldsboro

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Goldsboro, NC
3 stars
Good (7.8, 613 reviews)
$114+
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Quality Inn Goldsboro
2 stars
Good (7.7, 460 reviews)
$88+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Goldsboro
2 stars
Good (6.9, 282 reviews)
$66+
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Best Western Plus Goldsboro
2 stars
Good (6.9, 473 reviews)
$100+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Goldsboro
2 stars
Good (6.6, 603 reviews)
$62+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Goldsboro
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 687 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Goldsboro

Renting a car in Goldsboro costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Goldsboro.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Goldsboro (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. Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Goldsboro, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Goldsboro costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Goldsboro.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Goldsboro (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. Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Goldsboro, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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