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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 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 New York and takes around 1h 57m.

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 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 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 New York and takes around 1h 57m.

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 Ace and Resla, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (8,300 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,455 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,134 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,954 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 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, 737 reviews)
$98+
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Hampton Inn Franklin
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 214 reviews)
$148+
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Quality Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.9, 354 reviews)
$124+
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Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.8, 321 reviews)
$69+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (6.8, 908 reviews)
$69+
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Sapphire Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, 475 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Franklin

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

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