With a population of 17,122, Boone is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boone to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Table at Crestwood (3236 Shulls Mill Road) and The Gamekeeper (3005 Shull's Mill Road) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boone in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Boone, with an average rainfall of 4″.
Although Boone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 72 miles from Boone. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Boone departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 56m.
Another option to get to Boone is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 83 miles from Boone. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Average rates range from around $298 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Boone costs $63 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Boone.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Boone (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. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Boone, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.