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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cary has to offer.

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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$ 324
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cary in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 324
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 4h 33m.

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 Budget, 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 4h 33m.

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 Budget, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Cary

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Cary

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,792 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,293 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,428 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,801 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 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$ 195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 620 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$ 81 to C$ 620 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cary are about 56% 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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Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 184+
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Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Cary
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+
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The Mayton
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 356+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
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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$ 1.23 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$ 14.66 and C$ 19.54. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.23 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$ 14.66 and C$ 19.54. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.