With a population of 2,138, Cherokee 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 Cherokee to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel (777 Casino Drive) and Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar (777 Casino Dr) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cherokee in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Cherokee, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
Although Cherokee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 71 km from Cherokee. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cherokee departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 33m.
Another option to get to Cherokee is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 215 km from Cherokee. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
You can travel by bus to Cherokee using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Cherokee takes 330 km and will cost you around $40. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $93 for a journey of 2116 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino, An IHG Hotel and Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee.
Renting a car in Cherokee costs $57 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Cherokee.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cherokee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.