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 March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 32m.

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 Ace and Europcar, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 32m.

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 Ace and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Murphy

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Murphy

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,786 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,493 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,692 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 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, 1512 reviews)
$134+
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Sunset Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 727 reviews)
$103+
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River, A Caesars Destination
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 330 reviews)
$57+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 279 reviews)
$108+
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Hampton Inn Murphy
3 stars
Good (7.9, 187 reviews)
$120+
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Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.8, 340 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Murphy

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.