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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 81 km 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 Orlando and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 183 km from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Ace and Resla, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 81 km 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 Orlando and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 183 km from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Ace and Resla, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,589 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,260 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,659 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,370 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,773 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,075 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,325 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,555 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,938 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franklin

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Colonial Inn Franklin and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin.

Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin

Most booked hotels in Franklin

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Carolina Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 733 reviews)
$109+
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Hampton Inn Franklin
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 212 reviews)
$165+
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Quality Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 350 reviews)
$127+
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Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.9, 318 reviews)
$80+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (6.8, 904 reviews)
$72+
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Sapphire Inn
2 stars
Good (6.4, 480 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Franklin

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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