Murphy travel guide

Murphy Tourism | Murphy Guide

You're Going to Love Murphy

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.

When to visit Murphy

Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Murphy in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 Air Canada, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 33m.

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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Murphy, including FlixBus, Busbud and Wanda Coach. From New York, the bus ride to Murphy takes 705 miles and will cost you around $100. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $196 for a journey of 940 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 Air Canada, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 33m.

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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Murphy, including FlixBus, Busbud and Wanda Coach. From New York, the bus ride to Murphy takes 705 miles and will cost you around $100. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $196 for a journey of 940 miles.

Airlines serving Murphy

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Murphy

Average rates range from around $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 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

Stonebrook Lodge Murphy
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2239 reviews)
$137+
Hampton Inn Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 111 reviews)
$137+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 161 reviews)
$148+
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 297 reviews)
$79+
Best Western of Murphy
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 177 reviews)
$111+
Days Inn by Wyndham Murphy
2 stars
Good (7.6, 208 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Murphy

Renting a car in Murphy costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Murphy costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Murphy.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.