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
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in February
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 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 151 km 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 80 km 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 151 km 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 (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,334 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,918 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,046 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,496 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,458 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 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)
$134+
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River, A Caesars Destination
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 331 reviews)
$56+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 280 reviews)
$116+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8, 491 reviews)
$89+
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Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.8, 340 reviews)
$103+
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Murphy Motel
2 stars
Good (7.5, 474 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Murphy

Renting a car in Murphy costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Renting a car in Murphy costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.