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Where to stay
Renting a car

North Wilkesboro travel guide

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With a population of 4,245, North Wilkesboro is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. North Wilkesboro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit North Wilkesboro

North Wilkesboro in February
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Wilkesboro in February
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to North Wilkesboro in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in North Wilkesboro, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to North Wilkesboro

Plane

Although North Wilkesboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 66 miles from North Wilkesboro. Greensboro/H. Point 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 North Wilkesboro departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to North Wilkesboro. The train journey from North Wilkesboro to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to North Wilkesboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 67 miles from North Wilkesboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to North Wilkesboro, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to North Wilkesboro takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Charleston, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 310 miles.

Plane

Although North Wilkesboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 66 miles from North Wilkesboro. Greensboro/H. Point 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 North Wilkesboro departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to North Wilkesboro. The train journey from North Wilkesboro to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to North Wilkesboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 67 miles from North Wilkesboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to North Wilkesboro, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to North Wilkesboro takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Charleston, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 310 miles.

Airports near North Wilkesboro

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving North Wilkesboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,342 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,881 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,593 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,031 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of North Wilkesboro

Most booked hotels in North Wilkesboro

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Hampton Inn Wilkesboro
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 255 reviews)
$144+
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Holiday Inn Express Wilkesboro
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 61 reviews)
$152+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilkesboro
2 stars
Good (7, 215 reviews)
$112+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 763 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in North Wilkesboro

Renting a car in North Wilkesboro costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in North Wilkesboro.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in North Wilkesboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

Renting a car in North Wilkesboro costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in North Wilkesboro.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in North Wilkesboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

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