Bryson City travel guide

Bryson City Tourism | Bryson City Guide

You're Going to Love Bryson City

With a population of 1 458, Bryson City is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bryson City has to offer.

When to visit Bryson City

Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bryson City in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Bryson City, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.

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How to Get to Bryson City

Plane

Although Bryson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 65 km from Bryson City. The shortest flight to Bryson City from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 205 km from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Bryson City.

Plane

Although Bryson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 65 km from Bryson City. The shortest flight to Bryson City from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 205 km from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Bryson City.

Airports near Bryson City

Airlines serving Bryson City

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,719 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bryson City

Average rates range from around C$ 295 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 477 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bryson City

Most booked hotels in Bryson City

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
Nantahala Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 85+
Ridge Top Motel - Bryson City
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
Lloyd's On The River Country Inn by OYO
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 97+

Renting a car in Bryson City

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Bryson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Bryson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53.