Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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, 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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 233
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 233
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, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest flight to Cary from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 49m.

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 NU Car 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, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest flight to Cary from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 49m.

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 NU Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,604 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,477 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 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 Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads, Cary offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 572 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$ 67 to C$ 572 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 63% 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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Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Weston Parkway
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Raleigh-Cary (I-40 @walnut St) By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Renting a car in Cary

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.36 and C$ 25.81. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.36 and C$ 25.81. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.