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Murphy travel guide

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With a population of 1,615, Murphy 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 Murphy to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Murphy

Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Murphy

Plane

Although Murphy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 50 miles from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 94 miles from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Murphy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 50 miles from Murphy. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Murphy is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 94 miles from Murphy. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Airports near Murphy

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Murphy

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Murphy and Best Western of Murphy.

Where to stay in popular areas of Murphy

Most booked hotels in Murphy

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Sunset Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 663 reviews)
$105+
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Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1320 reviews)
$114+
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Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 247 reviews)
$71+
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Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.8, 331 reviews)
$104+
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Hampton Inn Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.8, 179 reviews)
$152+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.5, 458 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Murphy

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Murphy (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 Murphy (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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