Concord travel guide
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You're Going to Love Concord
With a population of 79,066, Concord is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Concord deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Concord
If you’re looking for affordable options, Basilico Italiano (10020 Edison Square Dr NW) and 44 Mills Kitchen & Tap (6189 Bayfield Pkwy) are great picks.
When to visit Concord
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Concord in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Concord, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Concord
Plane
When flying to Concord, you’ll arrive at Concord Regional (USA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Concord departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Concord. The train journey from Concord to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 46m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Concord is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 19 miles from Concord. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Concord, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Concord takes 165 miles and will cost you around $35. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 290 miles. Concord’s bus station is located 8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Concord
Where to stay in popular areas of Concord
Most booked hotels in Concord
Renting a car in Concord
Renting a car in Concord costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Concord is the Budget branch at 7435 Zephyr Place Northwest, which is 8 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Concord (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Concord is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.