In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · United States
Cashiers
A half-day to one-day stop for waterfalls and hiking, not a base. Drive from Asheville (1 h) or Highlands (15 min).
Cashiers is a small village in the North Carolina Mountains, 3,500 ft up in a valley ringed by 5,000 ft peaks. It's a quiet hub for waterfall hikes, lake activities and golf, with a handful of restaurants and inns. Most visitors pass through on a day trip from Asheville or Highlands, or stay one night to break a drive along US 64.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, some facilities closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget US$80–130 excl. bed · Mid US$150–250 excl. bed · High US$300+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Fire and ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | US$3–5 |
| Lunch at a café | US$12–18 |
| Dinner at a casual restaurant with tax and tip | US$25–45 per person |
| Beer in a bar | US$6–10 |
| Gallon of gasoline | US$3–4 |
| Golf green fee (18 holes) | US$50–120 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AVL · Asheville Regional Airport
- About 1 h drive; rental car needed.
- GSP · Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
- About 1.5 h drive; rental car needed.
Typical fares
- Asheville → Cashiers, rental car
- about 1 h, US$60–120 a day for the car (check)
- Cashiers → Highlands
- about 15 min by car
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential. US 64 runs through the village; parking is free at trailheads and most businesses.
See and do
Known for
- Waterfalls (Silver Run, Whitewater Falls)
- Sapphire Valley Resort
- Hiking and mountain biking
- Golf courses
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands | US 64 west, about 15 min | 15 min |
| Asheville | US 64 east then I-26, about 1 h | 1 h |
| Brevard | US 64 east, about 40 min | 40 min |
Sleep
- Cashiers village centre
- Walk to a few restaurants and shops; limited accommodation.
- Sapphire Valley
- Resort area with condos, golf and a ski slope; 5 min drive from Cashiers.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Thank you |
| Excuse me | Excuse me |
| How much is this? | How much is this? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Cell service is patchy in the mountains; download maps offline.
- Some trailheads have limited parking; arrive early on weekends.
- Winter ice on US 64 and side roads; check conditions before driving.
Very safe. The main risks are driving on winding mountain roads, especially in rain or snow, and limited cell coverage on trails.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cashiers yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Waterfalls (Silver Run, Whitewater Falls)
- Sapphire Valley Resort
- Hiking and mountain biking
- Golf courses
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Cashiers, revision 4101041 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4101041
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Cashiers
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. For consular services, contact the nearest consulate in Atlanta or Charlotte.
English is the primary language. No special phrases needed.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/cashiers). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.