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

Hillsborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hillsborough

With a population of 6.087, Hillsborough is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hillsborough has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hillsborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, Nomad (120 W King St.) and The House at Gatewood (300 US-70 East) are great picks.

When to visit Hillsborough

Hillsborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hillsborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hillsborough

Plane

Although Hillsborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 36 km from Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hillsborough. The train journey from Hillsborough to Alexandria takes 5h 32m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $62 for a 7h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hillsborough is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 183 km from Hillsborough. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hillsborough, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Greenville, the bus ride to Hillsborough takes 504 km and will cost you around $130. From New York, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 821 km.

Plane

Although Hillsborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 36 km from Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hillsborough. The train journey from Hillsborough to Alexandria takes 5h 32m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $62 for a 7h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hillsborough is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 183 km from Hillsborough. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hillsborough, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Greenville, the bus ride to Hillsborough takes 504 km and will cost you around $130. From New York, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 821 km.

Airports near Hillsborough

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
ROARoanoke

Airlines serving Hillsborough

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 (9,978 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 Hillsborough

Most booked hotels in Hillsborough

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The Colonial Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 46 reviews)
$225+
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Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough (Durham Area)
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 225 reviews)
$149+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hillsborough
2 stars
Good (6.8, 736 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Hillsborough

Renting a car in Hillsborough costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Hillsborough.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hillsborough (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 Hillsborough is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hillsborough costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Hillsborough.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hillsborough (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 Hillsborough is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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