Murphy travel guide

Murphy Tourism | Murphy Guide

You're Going to Love Murphy

With a population of 1 615, Murphy 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 Murphy to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Murphy

Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Murphy

Plane

Although Murphy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 80 km from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 151 km from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Murphy using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Murphy takes 330 km and will cost you around $40. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 491 km.

Plane

Although Murphy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 80 km from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 151 km from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Murphy using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Murphy takes 330 km and will cost you around $40. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 491 km.

Airlines serving Murphy

Lufthansa
Good (4,624 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,747 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,531 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,328 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Murphy and Best Western of Murphy.

Where to stay in popular areas of Murphy

Most booked hotels in Murphy

Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2237 reviews)
$122+
Hampton Inn Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 111 reviews)
$136+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 161 reviews)
$147+
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 289 reviews)
$79+
Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 178 reviews)
$110+
Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.6, 211 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Murphy

Renting a car in Murphy costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Murphy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Murphy costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Murphy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.