Murphy travel guide

Murphy Tourism | Murphy Guide

You're Going to Love Murphy

With a population of 1,615, Murphy 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 Murphy to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Murphy

Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Murphy

Plane

Although Murphy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 50 miles from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Air Canada, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 94 miles from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Murphy. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Murphy takes 675 miles and will cost you around $114. From New York, the ticket costs about $200 for a journey of 1130 miles.

Plane

Although Murphy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 50 miles from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Air Canada, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 94 miles from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Murphy. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Murphy takes 675 miles and will cost you around $114. From New York, the ticket costs about $200 for a journey of 1130 miles.

Airlines serving Murphy

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 Murphy

Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Murphy and Best Western of Murphy.

Where to stay in popular areas of Murphy

Most booked hotels in Murphy

Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2242 reviews)
$137+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 159 reviews)
$152+
Hampton Inn Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 110 reviews)
$143+
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 313 reviews)
$79+
Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 176 reviews)
$122+
Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.5, 205 reviews)
$92+

Renting a car in Murphy

Renting a car in Murphy costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Murphy (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.

Renting a car in Murphy costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Murphy (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.