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Wake Forest travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wake Forest

With a population of 30,117, Wake Forest is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wake Forest deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wake Forest

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant (1248 S Main St) and Farm Table (960 Gateway Commons Cir) are great picks.

When to visit Wake Forest

Wake Forest in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wake Forest in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wake Forest 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 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Wake Forest, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Wake Forest

Plane

Although Wake Forest doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 17 miles from Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wake Forest. The train journey from Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 141 miles from Wake Forest. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Wake Forest doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 17 miles from Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wake Forest. The train journey from Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 141 miles from Wake Forest. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

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

Airports near Wake Forest

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Wake Forest

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
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wake Forest

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Tru by Hilton Wake Forest Raleigh North
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 81 reviews)
$136+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Wake Forest
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 104 reviews)
$153+
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Hampton Inn Raleigh/Town of Wake Forest
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 299 reviews)
$118+
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Candlewood Suites Wake Forest Raleigh Area
2 stars
Good (7.7, 309 reviews)
$108+
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Clarion Pointe Wake Forest - Raleigh North
2 stars
Good (7, 571 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Wake Forest

Renting a car in Wake Forest costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 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, 19% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wake Forest (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 Wake Forest, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Wake Forest costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 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, 19% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wake Forest (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 Wake Forest, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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