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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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 34m.

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 Europcar, 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 34m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,350 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,161 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (878 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,128 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,460 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,871 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (990 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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Carolina Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 692 reviews)
$110+
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Hampton Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 188 reviews)
$188+
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Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.6, 288 reviews)
$86+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (7, 866 reviews)
$136+
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A Sapphire Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 461 reviews)
$79+
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Hilltop Inn
3 stars
Good (6.9, 261 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. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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