Franklin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Franklin
With a population of 3,845, Franklin is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Franklin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Franklin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franklin in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Franklin, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Franklin
Plane
Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 51 miles from Franklin. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Franklin departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Car
Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 114 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Franklin using FlixBus or Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Franklin takes 1100 miles and will cost you around $211. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 1545 miles.
Airlines serving Franklin
Where to stay in Franklin
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Hampton Inn Franklin.
Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin
Most booked hotels in Franklin
Renting a car in Franklin
Renting a car in Franklin costs $76 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Asheville Regional.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Franklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.