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 February
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in February
Estimated hotel price
$119
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, United Airlines 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 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 50 miles from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Murphy

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Murphy

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,797 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,432 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,058 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (972 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,027 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,499 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 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

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Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1519 reviews)
$83+
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River, A Caesars Destination
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 330 reviews)
$56+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 491 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 280 reviews)
$126+
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Hampton Inn Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 189 reviews)
$153+
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Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.9, 340 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Murphy

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.