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, 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
C$ 197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 197
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Cary include Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Cary from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 5h 14m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Cary is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 122 miles from Cary. You’ll find branches of Dollar and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Cary, you’ll arrive at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 6 miles 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 Vancouver and takes around 5h 14m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Cary is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 122 miles from Cary. You’ll find branches of Dollar and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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$ 222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 580 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$ 85 to C$ 623 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 35% 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 277+
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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 224+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
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Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 117+
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Renting a car in Cary

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.70.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.70.

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