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Where to stay
Renting a car

Smithfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Smithfield

With a population of 10,966, Smithfield is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Smithfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Smithfield

Smithfield in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Smithfield in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Smithfield 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 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Smithfield, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Smithfield

Plane

Although Smithfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 36 miles from Smithfield. 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 Smithfield departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Smithfield. The train journey from Smithfield 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 Smithfield is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 142 miles from Smithfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Smithfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 36 miles from Smithfield. 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 Smithfield departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Smithfield. The train journey from Smithfield 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 Smithfield is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 142 miles from Smithfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Airports near Smithfield

RDURaleigh-Durham
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Smithfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Smithfield

Most booked hotels in Smithfield

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Sleep Inn and Suites Smithfield near I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1155 reviews)
$96+
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Tru by Hilton Smithfield I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 275 reviews)
$119+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Smithfield-Selma
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1693 reviews)
$113+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Selma/Smithfield I-95
2 stars
Good (7.5, 244 reviews)
$79+
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Quality Inn Selma - Smithfield
2 stars
Good (7.4, 645 reviews)
$71+
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Comfort Inn Smithfield
2 stars
Good (7.1, 495 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Smithfield

Renting a car in Smithfield costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Smithfield.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Smithfield (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 Smithfield is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Smithfield costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Smithfield.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Smithfield (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 Smithfield is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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