Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bryson City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bryson City

With a population of 1,458, Bryson City 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 Bryson City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bryson City

Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bryson City in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Bryson City, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.

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How to Get to Bryson City

Plane

Although Bryson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 65 km from Bryson City. The shortest flight to Bryson City from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 205 km from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bryson City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 386 km and will cost you around C$ 82. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 264 for a journey of 1497 km.

Plane

Although Bryson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 65 km from Bryson City. The shortest flight to Bryson City from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 205 km from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bryson City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 386 km and will cost you around C$ 82. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 264 for a journey of 1497 km.

Airports near Bryson City

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Bryson City

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 Bryson City

Average rates range from around C$ 337 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 262 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area and Two Rivers Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bryson City, with prices from C$ 96 to C$ 621 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bryson City are about 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bryson City

Most booked hotels in Bryson City

Nantahala Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 130+
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Lloyd's On The River Country Inn by OYO
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Renting a car in Bryson City

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Bryson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Bryson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94.

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