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Morganton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Morganton

With a population of 16,918, Morganton is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Morganton has to offer.

When to visit Morganton

Morganton in July
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morganton in July
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Morganton in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Morganton, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Morganton

Plane

Although Morganton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 52 miles from Morganton. 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 Morganton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Morganton. The train journey from Morganton to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Morganton is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 59 miles from Morganton. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morganton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Morganton takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

Although Morganton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 52 miles from Morganton. 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 Morganton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Morganton. The train journey from Morganton to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Morganton is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 59 miles from Morganton. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Morganton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Morganton takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Morganton

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Morganton

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 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 (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
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Aer Lingus
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Where to stay in popular areas of Morganton

Most booked hotels in Morganton

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 172 reviews)
$157+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 97 reviews)
$152+
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The Inn at Glen Alpine
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$145+
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Sleep Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 151 reviews)
$98+
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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
2 stars
Good (6.6, 359 reviews)
$118+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
2 stars
Good (6.1, 198 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Morganton

Renting a car in Morganton costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Morganton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Morganton (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 Morganton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Morganton costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Morganton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Morganton (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 Morganton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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