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, Dean's Kitchen + Bar (formally Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar) (1080 Darrington Dr) and Lugano Ristorante (1060 Darrington Dr) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Catalan Tapas Bar (4214 NW Cary Pkwy) and Saffron Indian Cuisine (2048 Kildaire Farm Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cary.

When to visit Cary

Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
$242
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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cary from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 30h 59m.

Train

The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Cary, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cary from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 30h 59m.

Train

The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 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 Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary, Cary offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $781 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 $105 to $781 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cary are about 59% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cary

Most booked hotels in Cary

Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$318+
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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$221+
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Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$130+
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Hilton Raleigh North Hills
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$219+
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Hiring a car in Cary

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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