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Waynesville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waynesville

With a population of 9,869, Waynesville 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 Waynesville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Waynesville

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ascot Club Restaurant (684 St Andrews Rd) and Harmons' Den (250 Pigeon St) are great picks.

When to visit Waynesville

Waynesville in April
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waynesville in April
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waynesville

Plane

Although Waynesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 26 miles from Waynesville. 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 Waynesville departs from Boston and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Waynesville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 144 miles from Waynesville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Waynesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 26 miles from Waynesville. 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 Waynesville departs from Boston and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Waynesville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 144 miles from Waynesville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Waynesville

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Waynesville

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waynesville

Most booked hotels in Waynesville

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The Terrace Hotel at Lake Junaluska
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 637 reviews)
$162+
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Lambuth Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 305 reviews)
$95+
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Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 85 reviews)
$138+
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Econo Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 681 reviews)
$90+
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Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 561 reviews)
$95+
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Parkway Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 129 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Waynesville

Renting a car in Waynesville costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Waynesville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waynesville (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waynesville, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Waynesville costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Waynesville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waynesville (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waynesville, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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