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

Pittsboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pittsboro

With a population of 3,743, Pittsboro is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pittsboro has to offer.

Where to Eat in Pittsboro

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Granary (2000 Fearrington Village) and Doherty's Irish Pub and Restaurant - Pittsboro (56 Sanford Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Pittsboro

Pittsboro in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pittsboro in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pittsboro

Plane

Although Pittsboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 24 miles from Pittsboro. 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 Pittsboro departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsboro. The train journey from Pittsboro 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.

Car

Another option to get to Pittsboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 100 miles from Pittsboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsboro, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Pittsboro takes 178 miles and will cost you around $115. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Pittsboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 24 miles from Pittsboro. 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 Pittsboro departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsboro. The train journey from Pittsboro 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.

Car

Another option to get to Pittsboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 100 miles from Pittsboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsboro, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Pittsboro takes 178 miles and will cost you around $115. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Pittsboro

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Pittsboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pittsboro

Renting a car in Pittsboro

Renting a car in Pittsboro costs $145 per day, on average, or $435 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 56% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pittsboro (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 (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pittsboro, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Pittsboro costs $145 per day, on average, or $435 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 56% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pittsboro (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 (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pittsboro, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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