Franklin travel guide
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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. Franklin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Franklin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franklin in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °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 Franklin, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Franklin
Plane
Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 81 km from Franklin. 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 Franklin departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 58m.
Car
Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 183 km from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Franklin, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Franklin takes 282 km and will cost you around $22. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 958 km.
Airlines serving Franklin
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
Most booked hotels in Franklin
Renting a car in Franklin
Renting a car in Franklin costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Franklin (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. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.