New Bern travel guide
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You're Going to Love New Bern
With a population of 29,524, New Bern is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Bern deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in New Bern
If you’re looking for affordable options, Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant (100 Pollock St) and 247 Craven (247 Craven St) are great picks.
When to visit New Bern
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Bern 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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 8.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in New Bern, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to New Bern
Plane
When flying to New Bern, you’ll arrive at New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Bern departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to New Bern is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 101 miles from New Bern. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.
Bus
The most popular bus station is New Bern Greyhound Bus Station, located 4 miles from downtown New Bern. New Bern is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.
Airports near New Bern
Airlines serving New Bern
Where to stay in New Bern
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites New Bern and Bridgepointe Hotel & Marina.
Where to stay in popular areas of New Bern
Most booked hotels in New Bern
Renting a car in New Bern
Renting a car in New Bern costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in New Bern.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in New Bern (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in New Bern is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.