Greensboro travel guide
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You're Going to Love Greensboro
With a population of 269,666, Greensboro is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Greensboro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Greensboro
Tours
Where to Eat in Greensboro
If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Tavern Greensboro (1903 Westridge Road) and Kabuto Japanese Steak House and Sushi (1617 Stanley Road) are great picks.
When to visit Greensboro
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greensboro in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Greensboro, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Greensboro
Plane
When flying to Greensboro, you’ll arrive at Greensboro/H. Point (GSO), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Greensboro include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Greensboro departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 58m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro to Charlotte takes 1h 28m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $73 for a 5h 36m trip. The train station in Greensboro is called Greensboro, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 83 miles from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Greensboro using CoachRun or Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Greensboro takes 90 miles and will cost you around $28. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 345 miles. The most popular bus station is Greensboro 3703 W Gate City Blvd, located 4 miles from downtown Greensboro. Greensboro El Expreso is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Greensboro
Where to stay in Greensboro
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro/Coliseum Area and Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro Downtown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Greensboro
Most booked hotels in Greensboro
Renting a car in Greensboro
Renting a car in Greensboro costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Greensboro is the Budget branch at 1000s Ted Johnson Parkway, which is 8 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Greensboro.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Greensboro (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 Greensboro is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.