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

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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Franklin has to offer.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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. The shortest flight to Franklin from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 114 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 51 miles from Franklin. The shortest flight to Franklin from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 114 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,597 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,544 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,375 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (371 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,100 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

Most booked hotels in Franklin

Carolina Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 109+
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Renting a car in Franklin

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Franklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.13 and C$ 20.18. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Franklin, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Franklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.13 and C$ 20.18. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Franklin, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.