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

Cary travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cary

With a population of 135,234, Cary is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States.

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Where to Eat in Cary

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - Cary (7307 Tryon Rd) and Colletta - Cary, NC (1 Fenton Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Cary

Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cary in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 132 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Cary, with an average rainfall of 75 mm.

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How to Get to Cary

Plane

When flying to Cary, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cary from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 38h 06m.

Train

The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Cary, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cary from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 38h 06m.

Train

The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cary

From 5-star hotels such as the The Umstead Hotel and Spa to great affordable options like the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Weston Parkway, Cary offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $734 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Select Suites - Raleigh - Cary - Regency Parkway South and Red Roof Inn Raleigh Southwest - Cary. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cary, with prices from $109 to $760 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cary are about 43% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cary

Most booked hotels in Cary

Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$287+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$208+
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Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$150+
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Hilton Raleigh North Hills
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$211+
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Hiring a car in Cary

Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in Cary (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.01 and $25.34. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in Cary (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.01 and $25.34. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.