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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Franklin to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
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.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 143 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 51 miles from Franklin.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 143 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,848 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,248 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,067 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (383 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,410 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,532 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,589 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (833 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,042 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,916 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

Hiring a car in Franklin

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Franklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.68 and $26.23.

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Franklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.68 and $26.23.