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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Franklin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Franklin

With a population of 23,712, Franklin is a must-see destination in Indiana, 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.

Where to Eat in Franklin

If you’re looking for affordable options, Iozzo's on Jefferson (351 E Jefferson St) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Franklin (2330 N Morton St) are great picks.

When to visit Franklin

Franklin in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Franklin in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franklin in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Franklin, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Franklin

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 33 km from Franklin. Louisville Airport 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Franklin. The train journey from Franklin to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $148 for a 18h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 297 km from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Franklin, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Franklin takes 185 km and will cost you around $84. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 370 km.

Plane

Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 33 km from Franklin. Louisville Airport 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Franklin. The train journey from Franklin to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $148 for a 18h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 297 km from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Franklin, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Franklin takes 185 km and will cost you around $84. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Franklin

SDFLouisville Intl
CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Franklin

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
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Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin

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Hampton Inn & Suites Franklin Indianapolis
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 159 reviews)
$150+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Franklin
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 146 reviews)
$128+
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Quality Inn Franklin I-65
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 247 reviews)
$73+
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Econo Lodge
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 182 reviews)
$78+
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Baymont by Wyndham Franklin
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 618 reviews)
$65+
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Relax Inn
2 stars
Okay (4, 311 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Franklin

Renting a car in Franklin costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Franklin costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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