Franklin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Franklin
With a population of 62,487, Franklin is a must-see destination in Tennessee, 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.
Where to Eat in Franklin
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sperry's Restaurant - Cool Springs (650 Frazier Drive) and J. Alexander's - Franklin (1721 Galleria Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Franklin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Franklin in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Franklin, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Franklin
Plane
Although Franklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 17 miles from Franklin. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Franklin departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 09m.
Car
Another option to get to Franklin is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 17 miles from Franklin. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Franklin, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Franklin takes 183 miles and will cost you around $220. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 295 miles.
Airlines serving Franklin
Where to stay in Franklin
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Franklin and Tru by Hilton Franklin Cool Springs Nashville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Franklin
Most booked hotels in Franklin
Renting a car in Franklin
Renting a car in Franklin costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Franklin.
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. The most frequently booked car type in Franklin is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.