Bryson City travel guide

Bryson City Tourism | Bryson City Guide

You're Going to Love Bryson City

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. Bryson City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bryson City

Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bryson City in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Bryson City, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Bryson City

Plane

Although Bryson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 40 miles from Bryson City. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bryson City departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 127 miles from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bryson City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Memphis, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 837 km and will cost you around $72. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 1513 km.

Plane

Although Bryson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 40 miles from Bryson City. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bryson City departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 127 miles from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bryson City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Memphis, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 837 km and will cost you around $72. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 1513 km.

Airports near Bryson City

Airlines serving Bryson City

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,009 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (415 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (745 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bryson City

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $349 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bryson City

Most booked hotels in Bryson City

Stonebrook Lodge Bryson City
1 star
Excellent (8.8, 1906 reviews)
$169+
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 746 reviews)
$122+
Nantahala Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 372 reviews)
$126+
Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1115 reviews)
$71+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
2 stars
Good (7.1, 10 reviews)
$67+
Ridge Top Motel - Bryson City
2 stars
Good (6.4, 767 reviews)
$67+

Renting a car in Bryson City

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon 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 $46.79 and $62.38.