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How to get there
Where to stay
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Pinehurst travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pinehurst

With a population of 13,124, Pinehurst is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pinehurst deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pinehurst

If you’re looking for affordable options, Elliotts on Linden (905 Linden Road) and Villaggio Ristorante and Bar (65 Magnolia Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Pinehurst

Pinehurst in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pinehurst in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pinehurst in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.2″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Pinehurst, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Pinehurst

Plane

Although Pinehurst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 61 miles from Pinehurst. 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 Pinehurst departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pinehurst. The train journey from Pinehurst to Charlotte takes 3h 00m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pinehurst is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 78 miles from Pinehurst. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pinehurst, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Pinehurst takes 178 miles and will cost you around $230. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 293 miles.

Plane

Although Pinehurst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 61 miles from Pinehurst. 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 Pinehurst departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pinehurst. The train journey from Pinehurst to Charlotte takes 3h 00m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pinehurst is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 78 miles from Pinehurst. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pinehurst, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Pinehurst takes 178 miles and will cost you around $230. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 293 miles.

Airports near Pinehurst

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Pinehurst

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)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Pinehurst

Average rates range from around $463 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pinehurst

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Olmsted Village
3 stars
Excellent (9, 202 reviews)
$195+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 180 reviews)
$156+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 376 reviews)
$145+
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Residence Inn Pinehurst Southern Pines
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 92 reviews)
$165+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pinehurst Southern Pines
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 342 reviews)
$159+
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Comfort Inn Pinehurst - Southern Pines
2 stars
Good (7.4, 380 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Pinehurst

Renting a car in Pinehurst costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pinehurst (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 Pinehurst is Luxury (Infiniti QX80 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pinehurst costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pinehurst (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 Pinehurst is Luxury (Infiniti QX80 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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