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

Southern Pines travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southern Pines

With a population of 12,334, Southern Pines is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Southern Pines has to offer.

Where to Eat in Southern Pines

If you’re looking for affordable options, Southern Prime Steakhouse (270 SW Broad St) and Ashten's (140 East New Hamphsire Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Southern Pines

Southern Pines in October
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southern Pines in October
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Southern Pines 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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Southern Pines, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Southern Pines

Plane

Although Southern Pines doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 59 miles from Southern Pines. 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 Southern Pines departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Southern Pines. The train journey from Southern Pines 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. The train station in Southern Pines is called Southern Pines, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Southern Pines is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 82 miles from Southern Pines. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Southern Pines doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 59 miles from Southern Pines. 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 Southern Pines departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Southern Pines. The train journey from Southern Pines 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. The train station in Southern Pines is called Southern Pines, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Southern Pines is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 82 miles from Southern Pines. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Airports near Southern Pines

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Southern Pines

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 Southern Pines

Most booked hotels in Southern Pines

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Hilton Garden Inn Southern Pines / Pinehurst
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 71 reviews)
$174+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Olmsted Village
3 stars
Excellent (9, 202 reviews)
$195+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 180 reviews)
$156+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 376 reviews)
$145+
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Residence Inn Pinehurst Southern Pines
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 92 reviews)
$165+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pinehurst Southern Pines
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 342 reviews)
$159+
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Renting a car in Southern Pines

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Southern Pines (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 Southern Pines is Luxury (Infiniti QX80 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Southern Pines (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 Southern Pines is Luxury (Infiniti QX80 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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