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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Marion travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marion

With a population of 7’838, Marion is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marion has to offer.

When to visit Marion

Marion in June
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marion in June
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marion in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Marion, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Marion

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 55 km from Marion. 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 Marion departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 305 km from Marion. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Marion doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 55 km from Marion. 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 Marion departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Marion is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 305 km from Marion. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Marion

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Marion

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 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)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,980 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (856 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marion

Average rates range from around $388 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $342 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Marion and Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marion

Most booked hotels in Marion

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Hampton Inn Marion
2 stars
Excellent (9, 296 reviews)
$159+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 208 reviews)
$184+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 399 reviews)
$117+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
2 stars
Good (6, 238 reviews)
$121+
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Americas Best Value Inn Marion, Nc
2 stars
Mediocre (3.1, 33 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Marion

Renting a car in Marion costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Marion.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Marion (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 Marion costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Marion.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Marion (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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