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

Waxhaw travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waxhaw

With a population of 9,859, Waxhaw is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waxhaw has to offer.

When to visit Waxhaw

Waxhaw in June
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waxhaw in June
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waxhaw

Plane

Although Waxhaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 23 miles from Waxhaw. 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 Waxhaw departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waxhaw. The train journey from Waxhaw to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waxhaw is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 22 miles from Waxhaw. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waxhaw, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Waxhaw takes 180 miles and will cost you around $115. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

Although Waxhaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 23 miles from Waxhaw. 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 Waxhaw departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waxhaw. The train journey from Waxhaw to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waxhaw is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 22 miles from Waxhaw. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waxhaw, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Waxhaw takes 180 miles and will cost you around $115. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Waxhaw

GSPGreenville
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Waxhaw

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,854 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,265 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (770 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waxhaw

Renting a car in Waxhaw

Renting a car in Waxhaw costs $39 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in Waxhaw.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waxhaw (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 Waxhaw is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Waxhaw costs $39 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in Waxhaw.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waxhaw (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 Waxhaw is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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