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. We recommend you stay at least 15 days in order to fully appreciate everything Franklin has to offer.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 110
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 Toronto and takes around 4h 27m.

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 Dollar and Europcar, 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 Toronto and takes around 4h 27m.

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 Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,517 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,583 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,907 reviews)
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Where to stay in Franklin

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin

Most booked hotels in Franklin

Carolina Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
Hampton Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
Colonial Inn Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 92+
Sapphire Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 76+

Renting a car in Franklin

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80.