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, 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
C$ 209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 209
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, United Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest flight to Cary from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 53m.

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 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 6 miles 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 53m.

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

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,341 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 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$ 209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 604 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$ 608 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 46% 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$ 283+
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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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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$ 15.23 and C$ 20.31. 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$ 15.23 and C$ 20.31. 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.