Raleigh, North Carolina Residential Rentals

Why people visit:

Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, is a place that offers so much culture, entertainment, food, and history, that you will probably want to extend your vacation. The city is known for its booming live music scene, beer scene, foodie scene and its proximity to the great outdoors brings an entirely different level of fun to the area.

As the home of NC State, the campus area is as one may imagine. It is filled with bars, restaurants, boutiques and a lively atmosphere that all ages can enjoy. Not a far drive from campus, visitors shouldn’t miss the North Carolina Museum of Art of the Museum of Natural Science. Both have earned many accolades for the buildings and presentation of their collections.

Nestled in the lush green landscape of North Carolina, the city has numerous parks, trails, greenways, bike paths and more to get out and stay active. Visit Pullen Park or the Neuse River trail to get some exercise and explore the greener side of the city.

Given the central location of Raleigh, it makes a perfect hub and home base for some wonderful day trips around the state. Visit Asheville (a popular mountain town), home of the Biltmore estate and right off the blue ridge parkway. Driving the parkway in the fall is a breathtaking experience when the leaves turn colors. Also, visit the surrounding welcoming towns of Willington, Greensboro, and Asheboro, each of which offers fun things to do, beautiful parks and lots of historical sites.

Raleigh is truly a southern gem that is also a booming city. The big city offerings coupled with smaller town charm make it an ideal getaway for couples, families and friend trips. No matter what the occasion or time of year, book your Raleigh vacation rental today to explore all that this city has to offer!

Get there and Get Around:

Raleigh has one major airport, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) which is 16 miles from downtown.

The Raleigh airport offers many options to get you to your vacation rental. There are public transportation options including busses that will get you to downtown. Other available options are taxis, shuttles, major rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber and car rentals, which all service the airport and can get you to your vacation rental.

Getting around town? Visitors can take the public bus system or utilize taxis and rideshare companies to get to major areas and downtown destinations. But for more exploration, rent a car to explore the city and its surrounding areas and towns.

What to Wear (The Weather):

In Raleigh, June - August are the warmest months of the year with many days around 90 degrees. December - February are the coldest months with temperatures around 35 degrees. June is the wettest month and October is typically the driest.

Make sure you book a vacation rental with your preferred heating and cooling options to make your visit comfortable no matter what season you visit.

Accommodations:

In Raleigh, most of the almost 1,000 vacation rental options are house rentals with an average nightly price of around $250. The median size is about 2000 ft² which makes them a great fit for larger groups or families, as most can accommodate 6-8 people. There are apartment rentals to choose from also. These typically cost an average of $120 per night for a size of about 1,000 ft². Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, there are many options in Raleigh to choose from for your next vacation rental.

Things to Do:

• North Carolina Museum of Art – https://ncartmuseum.org/

• North Carolina Museum of Natural Science – https://naturalsciences.org/

• William B. Umstead State Park – https://www.ncparks.gov/william-b-umstead-state-park

• Pullen Park – https://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/Parks/Pullen.html

• North Carolina Capitol Building – https://www.visitraleigh.com/listing/north-carolina-state-capitol/60239/

• Marbles Kids Museum – https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/

• Neuse River Trail – https://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/Greenways/NeuseRiverTrail.html

• Historic Yates Mill County Park – http://www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill/Pages/default.aspx

• NC State University - https://www.ncsu.edu/