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 81 km from Franklin. The shortest flight to Franklin from Canada departs from Ottawa and takes around 6h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 183 km from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 81 km from Franklin. The shortest flight to Franklin from Canada departs from Ottawa and takes around 6h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 183 km from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Franklin

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Franklin

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,521 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,450 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,109 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 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$ 154+
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Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 120+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 191+
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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$ 15.14 and C$ 20.18. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Franklin, while also 16% 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$ 15.14 and C$ 20.18. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Franklin, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.