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

Winston-Salem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winston-Salem

With a population of 229,617, Winston-Salem is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winston-Salem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Winston-Salem

If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Tavern (Hanes Mall Blvd) Winston-Salem (2000 Griffith Road) and Providence Restaurant (5790 University Parkway) are great picks.

When to visit Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winston-Salem in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winston-Salem in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winston-Salem, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Winston-Salem

Plane

When flying to Winston-Salem, you’ll arrive at Winston-Salem Smith-Reynolds (INT), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Train

Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the busiest station in Winston-Salem. Another popular train station is Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, located 1.1 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Winston-Salem is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 69 miles from Winston-Salem. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Winston-Salem 1237 Silas Creek Pkwy, located 2 miles from downtown Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem North Carolina Baptist Hospital is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Winston-Salem, you’ll arrive at Winston-Salem Smith-Reynolds (INT), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Train

Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the busiest station in Winston-Salem. Another popular train station is Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, located 1.1 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Winston-Salem is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 69 miles from Winston-Salem. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Winston-Salem 1237 Silas Creek Pkwy, located 2 miles from downtown Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem North Carolina Baptist Hospital is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Winston-Salem

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem/University Area and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Winston-Salem, with prices from $49 to $396 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Winston-Salem are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Winston-Salem by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Winston-Salem

Most booked hotels in Winston-Salem

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Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 428 reviews)
$199+
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Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1231 reviews)
$91+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winston-Salem
2 stars
Good (7, 1725 reviews)
$83+
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Quality Inn & Suites Hanes Mall
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1168 reviews)
$76+
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HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Winston-Salem - University Pkwy
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 741 reviews)
$62+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winston Salem
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 1612 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Winston-Salem

Renting a car in Winston-Salem costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Winston-Salem is the Hertz branch at 2731 Peterscreek Parkway, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Winston-Salem.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Winston-Salem (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 Winston-Salem is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Winston-Salem costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Winston-Salem is the Hertz branch at 2731 Peterscreek Parkway, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Winston-Salem.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Winston-Salem (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 Winston-Salem is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Winston-Salem

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

Intermediate SUV

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Economy
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