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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.
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
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.
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. The shortest flight to Cary from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cary. The train journey from Cary to Charlotte takes 2h 51m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 46m trip. 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 hire from Charlotte, which is about 197 km from Cary. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cary, including FlixBus, Wanda Coach and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Cary takes 266 km and will cost you around $110. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $152 for a journey of 475 km.
Airlines serving Cary
Where to stay in Cary
From 5-star hotels such as the The Umstead Hotel and Spa to great affordable options like the Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary, Cary offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $709 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Weston Parkway and Hampton Inn Raleigh Cary.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cary
Most booked hotels in Cary
Hiring a car in Cary
Expect to pay $1.60 per litre in Cary (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.10 and $25.47. The most frequently booked car type in Cary is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Scion tC or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.