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

When to visit Murphy

Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes 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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Murphy.

Airlines serving Murphy

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,237 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,516 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,582 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,906 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 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

Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2259 reviews)
$145+
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 439 reviews)
$79+
Hampton Inn Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 140 reviews)
$131+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8, 192 reviews)
$127+
Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.9, 239 reviews)
$93+
Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.4, 202 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Murphy

Renting a car in Murphy costs $64 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Renting a car in Murphy costs $64 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.