Franklin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Franklin

With a population of 3,845, Franklin is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franklin in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 144 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Franklin, with an average rainfall of 86 mm.

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How to Get to Franklin

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 51 miles from Franklin.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Franklin. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Franklin takes 865 miles and will cost you around $237. From North Miami Beach, the ticket costs about $230 for a journey of 1680 miles.

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 51 miles from Franklin.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Franklin. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Franklin takes 865 miles and will cost you around $237. From North Miami Beach, the ticket costs about $230 for a journey of 1680 miles.

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,866 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,663 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (404 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (481 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,328 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franklin

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Hampton Inn Franklin.

Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin

Hiring a car in Franklin

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Franklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Franklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.