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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cary has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chef's Palette (3460 Ten Ten Rd. #118) and Colletta - Cary, NC (1 Fenton Main Street) are great picks.
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 12h 15m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cary. The train journey from Cary to Charlotte takes 2h 51m and costs around €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about €36 for a 5h 56m trip. The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
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 Budget, among others, in Charlotte.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cary, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Busbud. From Richmond, the bus ride to Cary takes 257 km and will cost you around €85. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about €33 for a journey of 257 km.
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 €164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €426 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.
Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.60 and €15.46. 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.