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Murphy travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Murphy to see all of its attractions.

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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 80 km from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Boston and takes around 2h 19m.

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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Boston and takes around 2h 19m.

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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Murphy

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Murphy

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,373 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,271 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,057 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,374 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (899 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 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

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Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1355 reviews)
$149+
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Sunset Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 672 reviews)
$115+
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 270 reviews)
$94+
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Hampton Inn Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.8, 180 reviews)
$162+
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Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.7, 333 reviews)
$90+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.5, 470 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Murphy

Renting a car in Murphy costs $51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33.

Renting a car in Murphy costs $51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33.

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