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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in September
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 58m.

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 Turo, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 58m.

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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (8,153 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,371 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,688 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,522 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,962 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 (9.1, 715 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton Inn Franklin
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 206 reviews)
$166+
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Quality Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 343 reviews)
$124+
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Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.7, 311 reviews)
$74+
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Americas Best Value Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.3, 55 reviews)
$65+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (6.9, 898 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Franklin

Renting a car in Franklin costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Franklin costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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