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
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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Murphy departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.
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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From New York, the bus ride to Murphy takes 705 miles and will cost you around $201. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 1190 miles.
Airlines serving Murphy
Where to stay in Murphy
Average rates range from around $198 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
Renting a car in Murphy
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.