Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Murphy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Murphy

With a population of 1,615, Murphy is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Murphy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Murphy

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When to visit Murphy

Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Murphy

Plane

Although Murphy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 50 miles from Murphy. Asheville Regional 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 Murphy departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 94 miles from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Murphy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 50 miles from Murphy. Asheville Regional 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 Murphy departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 94 miles from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Murphy

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Murphy

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,313 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,103 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,876 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,007 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Murphy and Best Western of Murphy.

Where to stay in popular areas of Murphy

Most booked hotels in Murphy

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Sunset Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 716 reviews)
$100+
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Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1467 reviews)
$113+
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 312 reviews)
$56+
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Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.8, 340 reviews)
$97+
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Hampton Inn Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.8, 184 reviews)
$115+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.7, 488 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Murphy

Renting a car in Murphy costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Murphy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Murphy costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Murphy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.