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 January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pinehurst in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
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, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pinehurst departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pinehurst. The train journey from Pinehurst to Charlotte takes 2h 43m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $63 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 Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pinehurst, including FlixBus, Busbud and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Pinehurst takes 160 miles and will cost you around $72. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 295 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, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pinehurst departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pinehurst. The train journey from Pinehurst to Charlotte takes 2h 43m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $63 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 Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pinehurst, including FlixBus, Busbud and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Pinehurst takes 160 miles and will cost you around $72. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 295 miles.

Airlines serving Pinehurst

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pinehurst

Average rates range from around $711 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $180 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pinehurst

Most booked hotels in Pinehurst

Hilton Garden Inn Southern Pines Pinehurst, NC
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 135 reviews)
$184+
Hampton Inn & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst
2 stars
Excellent (9, 162 reviews)
$151+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Olmsted Village (near Pinehurst)
3 stars
Excellent (9, 96 reviews)
$207+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 402 reviews)
$142+
Residence Inn Pinehurst Southern Pines
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 58 reviews)
$177+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pinehurst Southern Pines
3 stars
Good (7.7, 126 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in Pinehurst

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.