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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Franklin has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franklin in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 144 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Franklin, with an average rainfall of 86 mm.
Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 81 km from Franklin. The shortest flight to Franklin from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 40m.
Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 183 km from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Atlanta.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Franklin. From New York, the bus ride to Franklin takes 1730 km and will cost you around £55. From North Miami Beach, the ticket costs about £120 for a journey of 2704 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Hampton Inn Franklin.
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Franklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.