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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. 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 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 50 miles 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 Austin and takes around 2h 04m.

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 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 50 miles 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 Austin and takes around 2h 04m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Murphy

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Murphy

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (961 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 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

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Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1419 reviews)
$122+
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Sunset Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 696 reviews)
$100+
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 290 reviews)
$57+
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Hampton Inn Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8, 181 reviews)
$152+
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Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.7, 337 reviews)
$105+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.5, 480 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Murphy

Renting a car in Murphy costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Murphy costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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