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.
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.
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 25h 50m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cary. The train journey from Cary to Greensboro takes 1h 18m and costs around S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about S$ 35 for a 2h 51m trip. The train station in Cary is called Cary, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cary, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Cary takes 322 km and will cost you around S$ 99. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 135 for a journey of 475 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 S$ 243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 631 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 S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. 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.