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How to get there
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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.

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cherokee in September
Estimated hotel price
$113
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, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cherokee departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 16m.

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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cherokee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Cherokee takes 240 miles and will cost you around $59. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $191 for a journey of 930 miles.

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, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cherokee departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 16m.

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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cherokee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Cherokee takes 240 miles and will cost you around $59. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $191 for a journey of 930 miles.

Airports near Cherokee

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Cherokee

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cherokee

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites On The River and Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee.

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, 1952 reviews)
$105+
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Stonebrook Lodge Bryson City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1155 reviews)
$131+
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Nantahala Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 139 reviews)
$142+
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Cherokee Grand Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2278 reviews)
$105+
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Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 954 reviews)
$90+
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Econo Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1179 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car 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.

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.

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