Franklin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Franklin

With a population of 3,845, Franklin is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Franklin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franklin in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Franklin, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Franklin

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 51 miles from Franklin. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Franklin departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 114 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Franklin. From New York, the bus ride to Franklin takes 1075 miles and will cost you around $69. From North Miami Beach, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 1680 miles.

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 51 miles from Franklin. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Franklin departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 114 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Franklin. From New York, the bus ride to Franklin takes 1075 miles and will cost you around $69. From North Miami Beach, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 1680 miles.

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,650 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (476 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franklin

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Hampton Inn Franklin.

Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin

Most booked hotels in Franklin

Carolina Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 298 reviews)
$101+
Hampton Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 182 reviews)
$131+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 207 reviews)
$103+
Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.4, 90 reviews)
$79+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.2, 513 reviews)
$56+
Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 145 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Franklin

Renting a car in Franklin costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Franklin (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 Franklin is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Franklin costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Franklin (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 Franklin is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.