Highlands travel guide

Highlands Tourism | Highlands Guide

You're Going to Love Highlands

With a population of 937, Highlands is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Highlands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Highlands

If you’re looking for affordable options, On The Verandah (1536 Franklin Road) and Cyprus Restaurant (332 Main St.) are great picks.

When to visit Highlands

Highlands in March
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Highlands in March
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Highlands 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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Highlands, with an average rainfall of 5.8″.

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How to Get to Highlands

Plane

Although Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 46 miles from Highlands. 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 Highlands departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Highlands is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 112 miles from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Highlands. From New York, the bus ride to Highlands 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 Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 46 miles from Highlands. 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 Highlands departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Highlands is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 112 miles from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Highlands. From New York, the bus ride to Highlands 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 Highlands

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 Highlands

Average rates range from around $358 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $282 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Highlands

Most booked hotels in Highlands

Skyline Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 20 reviews)
$210+
Fire Mountain
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 10 reviews)
$394+
Highlander Mountain House
3 stars
Good (7.2, 32 reviews)
$182+
The Wells Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$194+
The Park on Main Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$246+
Highlands Inn Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.8, 6 reviews)
$220+

Renting a car in Highlands

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Highlands (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.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Highlands (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.