Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cherokee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cherokee

With a population of 2,138, Cherokee 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 Cherokee to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Cherokee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel (777 Casino Drive) and Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar (777 Casino Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Cherokee

Cherokee in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cherokee in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cherokee in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Cherokee, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Cherokee

Plane

Although Cherokee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 44 miles from Cherokee. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Porter Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cherokee departs from Sarasota and takes around 1h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Cherokee is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 133 miles from Cherokee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Cherokee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 44 miles from Cherokee. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Porter Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cherokee departs from Sarasota and takes around 1h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Cherokee is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 133 miles from Cherokee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Cherokee

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Cherokee

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,526 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,309 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,108 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cherokee

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cherokee/Casino By IHG and Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cherokee

Most booked hotels in Cherokee

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Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee
2 stars
Excellent (9, 2096 reviews)
$74+
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Nantahala Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 153 reviews)
$145+
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Stonebrook Lodge Bryson City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1296 reviews)
$128+
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Cherokee Grand Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2416 reviews)
$72+
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Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1310 reviews)
$71+
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Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1016 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Cherokee

Renting a car in Cherokee costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Cherokee.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cherokee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Cherokee costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Cherokee.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cherokee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.