Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Franklin travel guide

Franklin Tourism | Franklin Guide

You're Going to Love Franklin

With a population of 3.845, Franklin is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Franklin to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in September
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in September
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 81 km from Franklin.

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 81 km from Franklin.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,819 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,054 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,493 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franklin

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin

Hiring a car in Franklin

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.54 and $22.05. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.54 and $22.05. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.