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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Franklin has to offer.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in August
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in August
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,128 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,391 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,261 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,160 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,379 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franklin

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin

Most booked hotels in Franklin

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Hampton Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (9, 179 reviews)
$138+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 308 reviews)
$123+
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Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.5, 266 reviews)
$82+
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A Sapphire Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 453 reviews)
$55+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.1, 842 reviews)
$76+
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Hilltop Inn
3 stars
Good (6.9, 248 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Franklin

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Franklin, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Franklin, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

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