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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bryson City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bryson City

Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bryson City in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 31m.

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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bryson City using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 330 km and will cost you around £32. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 491 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 31m.

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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bryson City using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Bryson City takes 330 km and will cost you around £32. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 491 km.

Airports near Bryson City

Airlines serving Bryson City

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,801 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,593 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (467 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bryson City

Average rates range from around £178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £278 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)
£93+
Nantahala Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£49+
Ridge Top Motel - Bryson City
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£49+
Lloyd's On The River Country Inn by OYO
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
£57+

Hiring a car in Bryson City

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.94 and £13.25.

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.94 and £13.25.