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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 59m.

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 Ace, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 59m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,927 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,885 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franklin

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Franklin 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, 183 reviews)
$188+
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Carolina Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 683 reviews)
$110+
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Quality Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.7, 313 reviews)
$168+
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Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.5, 280 reviews)
$86+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (7, 857 reviews)
$136+
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A Sapphire Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 459 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Franklin

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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