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.
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.
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 57m.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bryson City, including FlixBus, Busbud and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 491 km and will cost you around C$ 93. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about C$ 129 for a journey of 1094 km.
Average rates range from around C$ 305 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 478 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.
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 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$ 17.08 and C$ 22.77.