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
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
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 40 miles from Bryson City. The shortest flight to Bryson City from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 193 miles from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bryson City using FlixBus or Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 680 miles and will cost you around $169. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $192 for a journey of 815 miles.

Plane

Although Bryson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 40 miles from Bryson City. The shortest flight to Bryson City from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Bryson City is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 193 miles from Bryson City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bryson City using FlixBus or Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 680 miles and will cost you around $169. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $192 for a journey of 815 miles.

Airports near Bryson City

Airlines serving Bryson City

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,931 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,529 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,328 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bryson City

Average rates range from around $331 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $532 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bryson City

Most booked hotels in Bryson City

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$178+
Nantahala Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$124+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$94+
Ridge Top Motel - Bryson City
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$93+
Lloyd's On The River Country Inn by OYO
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$108+

Hiring a car in Bryson City

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.02 and $25.36.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.02 and $25.36.