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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Franklin departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 58m.

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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Franklin using FlixBus or Greyhound.

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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Franklin departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 58m.

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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Franklin using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,610 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,974 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,735 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (755 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 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, 293 reviews)
$90+
Hampton Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 183 reviews)
$124+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 206 reviews)
$108+
Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.5, 97 reviews)
$80+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.3, 500 reviews)
$60+
Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 8 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in Franklin

Renting a car in Franklin costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Franklin costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.