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Where to stay
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Sanford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sanford

With a population of 28,094, Sanford is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sanford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sanford

Sanford in May
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanford in May
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sanford 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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °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 Sanford, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Sanford

Plane

Although Sanford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 35 miles from Sanford. 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 Sanford departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanford. The train journey from Sanford 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 Sanford is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 95 miles from Sanford. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Sanford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 35 miles from Sanford. 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 Sanford departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanford. The train journey from Sanford 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 Sanford is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 95 miles from Sanford. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Airports near Sanford

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Sanford

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
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sanford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford and Comfort Suites Sanford.

Most popular hotel in Sanford by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Sanford

Most booked hotels in Sanford

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 358 reviews)
$139+
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Comfort Suites Sanford
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 401 reviews)
$122+
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Hampton Inn Sanford
3 stars
Good (7.5, 153 reviews)
$152+
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Baymont by Wyndham Sanford
2 stars
Good (6.5, 425 reviews)
$89+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sanford
2 stars
Good (6.2, 186 reviews)
$86+
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Red Roof Inn Sanford
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 281 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Sanford

Renting a car in Sanford costs $88 per day, on average, or $175 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, 27% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Sanford (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 (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sanford, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sanford costs $88 per day, on average, or $175 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, 27% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Sanford (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 (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sanford, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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