Franklin travel guide
Franklin Tourism | Franklin Guide
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
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″.
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 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 114 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Franklin
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
Renting a car in Franklin
Renting a car in Franklin costs $114 per day, on average, or $341 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Asheville Regional.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.