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Where to stay
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Shelby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shelby

With a population of 20,323, Shelby is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shelby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shelby

Shelby in June
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shelby in June
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shelby in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 March, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Shelby, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Shelby

Plane

Although Shelby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 34 miles from Shelby. Greenville 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 Shelby departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shelby. The train journey from Shelby to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shelby is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 194 miles from Shelby. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelby, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Shelby takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

Although Shelby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 34 miles from Shelby. Greenville 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 Shelby departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shelby. The train journey from Shelby to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shelby is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 194 miles from Shelby. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelby, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Shelby takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Shelby

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Shelby

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shelby

Most booked hotels in Shelby

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Hampton Inn & Suites Shelby
2 stars
Excellent (9, 176 reviews)
$124+
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Country Inn & Suites Shelby, NC
2 stars
Excellent (8, 725 reviews)
$111+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 511 reviews)
$110+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Shelby
2 stars
Good (6.5, 372 reviews)
$94+
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Woodspring Suites Charlotte Shelby
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 271 reviews)
$74+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Shelby
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 283 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Shelby

Renting a car in Shelby costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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, 13% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shelby (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 Shelby is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shelby costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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, 13% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shelby (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 Shelby is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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