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
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 80 km 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 Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 151 km from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Murphy using FlixBus or Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Murphy takes 491 km and will cost you around $65. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 1094 km.
Airlines serving Murphy
Where to stay in Murphy
Average rates range from around $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $184 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
Renting a car in Murphy
Renting a car in Murphy costs $56 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% 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.