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

Cary travel guide

Cary Tourism | Cary Guide

You're Going to Love Cary

With a population of 135.234, Cary is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cary deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Cary

If you’re looking for affordable options, Naos Hellenic Cuisine (2800 Renaissance Park Pl) and Cary - M Sushi (4 Fenton Main St suite 120) are great picks.

When to visit Cary

Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 208
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Cary include Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Cary from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 11h 41m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Cary is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 197 km from Cary. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Cary, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 10 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Cary include Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Cary from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 11h 41m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Cary is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 197 km from Cary. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

KLM
Good (1,409 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,505 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,254 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 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 C$ 213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 587 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 vacation rental options in Cary, with prices from C$ 87 to C$ 640 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 42% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cary

Most booked hotels in Cary

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The Mayton
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 282+
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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 229+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Renting a car in Cary

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Cary (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.17 and C$ 20.23. 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 rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Cary (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.17 and C$ 20.23. 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 rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.