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

Bryson City travel guide

Bryson City Tourism | Bryson City Guide

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.

When to visit Bryson City

Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 311 km from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Nashville.

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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 59m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 311 km from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Bryson City

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Bryson City

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,414 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,243 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (889 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,116 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,469 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bryson City

Average rates range from around $357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $500 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 holiday rental options in Bryson City, with prices from $92 to $2,898 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bryson City are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bryson City

Most booked hotels in Bryson City

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Nantahala Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$274+
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Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Nantahala Village
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$185+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$92+
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Lloyd's On The River Country Inn by OYO
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$105+
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Hiring a car in Bryson City

Expect to pay $1.39 per litre in Bryson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.62 and $22.16.

Expect to pay $1.39 per litre in Bryson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.62 and $22.16.