Murphy travel guide
Murphy Tourism | Murphy Guide
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.
Activities & attractions in Murphy
When to visit Murphy
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 80 km from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 28m.
Car
Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 151 km from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Murphy
Where to stay in Murphy
Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western of Murphy and Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy.
Where to stay in popular areas of Murphy
Most booked hotels in Murphy
Renting a car in Murphy
Renting a car in Murphy costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.