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. Franklin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 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 Hertz and Fox, 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 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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (7,183 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,512 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,579 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,036 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,900 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franklin

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Hampton Inn Franklin.

Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin

Most booked hotels in Franklin

Carolina Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 298 reviews)
$110+
Hampton Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 201 reviews)
$124+
Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 132 reviews)
$74+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 207 reviews)
$103+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.4, 600 reviews)
$68+
Sapphire Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 137 reviews)
$55+

Renting a car in Franklin

Renting a car in Franklin costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Renting a car in Franklin costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.