Uber, Lyft, Taxi from Franklin, NC to Hickory, NC

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Franklin, NC, US
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Lyft Popular Routes from Franklin, NC
RouteFare Estimate*
Franklin to Asheville Regional Airport$70-$91
Franklin to McGhee Tyson Airport$105-$165
Franklin to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport$105-$185
Franklin to Dillsboro$23-$27
Franklin to Webster$24-$29
Franklin to Sylva$25-$29
Franklin to Atlanta$139-$155

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Lyft Rate Table for Franklin, NC
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$4.09
Base Fare$1.51
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$0.93
Cost Per Minute$0.16
About Lyft
  • The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
  • 5 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
  • The Uber equivalent is UberX
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Uber UBERX Popular Routes from Franklin, NC
RouteFare Estimate*
Franklin to Asheville Regional Airport$96-$111
Franklin to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport$142-$164
Franklin to McGhee Tyson Airport$146-$163
Franklin to Dillsboro$28-$31
Franklin to Webster$28-$31
Franklin to Sylva$31-$34
Franklin to Atlanta$165-$181

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Uber UBERX Rate Table for Franklin, NC
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$2.90
Minimum Fare$7.24
Base Fare$1.63
Cancellation Fee$5.50
Cost Per Mile$0.99
Cost Per Minute$0.17
About Uber UBERX
  • The lowest cost private ride option (not a rideshare)
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 4 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are mid-size sedans
  • You may bring luggage, but consider a larger vehicle option if needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft Standard
Sample Vehicles
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Camry
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Lyft XL Popular Routes from Franklin, NC
RouteFare Estimate*
Franklin to Asheville Regional Airport$120-$160
Franklin to McGhee Tyson Airport$185-$280
Franklin to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport$185-$320
Franklin to Dillsboro$38-$44
Franklin to Webster$40-$45
Franklin to Sylva$42-$48
Franklin to Atlanta$245-$274

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

Lyft XL Rate Table for Franklin, NC
ServicePrice
Minimum Fare$6.00
Base Fare$3.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.71
Cost Per Minute$0.24
About Lyft XL
  • Economy private rides with more space
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are large SUVs or minivans
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • 3 row seating
  • 5 minute wait time
  • The Uber equivalent is Uber XL
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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UberXL Popular Routes from Franklin, NC
RouteFare Estimate*
Franklin to Asheville Regional Airport$156-$180
Franklin to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport$234-$270
Franklin to McGhee Tyson Airport$238-$266
Franklin to Dillsboro$45-$49
Franklin to Webster$46-$50
Franklin to Sylva$49-$54
Franklin to Atlanta$272-$300

*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand

UberXL Rate Table for Franklin, NC
ServicePrice
Safe Ride Fee$3.00
Minimum Fare$9.00
Base Fare$3.00
Cancellation Fee$5.00
Cost Per Mile$1.71
Cost Per Minute$0.24
About UberXL
  • Economy private rides with more space
  • 2 minute wait time
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodates up to 6 riders per request, no additional fee for extra riders
  • Typical vehicles are minivans and large SUVs
  • Recommended for passengers with luggage or when extra trunk space is needed
  • The Lyft equivalent is Lyft XL
Sample Vehicles
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Honda Pilot
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Distance: 142.46 miles

Duration: 3 hour(s) & 58 minutes

Cost of Driving: $24.54

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FAQs

Uber is available and running in Franklin, NC. There are 2 levels of Uber service in Franklin, NC, which are UberX and UberXL.

Lyft is available and running in Franklin, NC. There are 2 levels of Lyft service in Franklin, NC, which are Plus and Standard.

Assume you are taking a ride in Franklin, NC to Asheville Regional Airport, which is 50.51 miles and takes 151 minutes. The standard UberX would be more expensive than Lyft Standard. The estimated cost of the UberX ride is $77.30 compared to an estimated $76.04 with Lyft. The cost of the UberX ride is 1% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Franklin is $7.24, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Franklin is $4.09.

The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $0.93. The cost per mile for UberX is $0.99. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.71. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.71.

Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Franklin and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Both Uber and Lyft have the same amount of services in Franklin, NC, with a total of 2 services each.

While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Franklin are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the Franklin area if necessary.

Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Franklin, NC.

Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Franklin area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.

For all service options in Franklin, NC, drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber Car Seat is currently unavailable in Franklin, NC. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Franklin, NC. For more information read the full FAQ.

Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Franklin, NC. Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.

Lyft does not offer phone support for riders in Franklin, NC. Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.

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Cities Near Franklin

For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Franklin here, including sights to see, popular destinations, and city information. Once you know where to go, you can also view fare estimates, rates, and transportation options to find out how to get there.

Forest Hills, NCHighlands, NCSky Valley, GADillard, GAGlenville, NCCullowhee, NCWebster, NCDillsboro, NCSylva, NC

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Airports Near Franklin

Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Franklin area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.

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Popular Franklin Routes

If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Franklin. There’s a range of prices for every service, so you can make sure to choose the cheapest option, as well as some basic information about the trip like the distance and duration of the ride.

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Franklin Neighborhoods

To really get a feel for Franklin’s flavor, try experiencing a new neighborhood—you never know what you might find with attractions like art, natural beauty, or local history and culture, as well as built tourist attractions like zoos or theme parks.

Angel Cove
Bates Dan Mar Addington
Burningtown
Cartoogachaye
Cartoogechaye
Cat Creek
Cedar Knob
Church St
Clarks Chapel Rd
Country Woods
Cowee
Cullasaja Comm Happenings
Forest Ave
Forest Grove
Franklin
Hemlock Brookwood
Heritage Hills
Hickory Knoll
Highlands
Holly Springs
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Franklin Stats

Franklin, North Carolina is an incorporated American town in Macon County. Franklin is in the America/New_York time zone. The population of Franklin is 7,238. The population density is 323 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1. The percentage of females in Franklin is 49.2%, and the percentage of males is 50.8% The average home value is $133,527. The median household income is $36,134. The median rent is $749. The home ownership rate is 56.1%. The average family size is 2.86 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 44.1%. The unemployment rate in is 2.9%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 54.2%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 25.1%. The racial composition of Franklin is: 86.8% Caucasion, 1.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Multiracial, 9.2% Other.

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Ridesharing and Taxis in Franklin

Up Hail helps you save money on a taxi near me, ride hailing, ridesharing, and the best car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Taxis in Macon County and Franklin, NC. Up Hail helps riders & drivers compare Uber vs. Lyft to find out who is cheaper, and to find fare estimates, prices and rates for Lyft Plus, Lyft Standard, UberX and UberXL in North Carolina, US. Get a lift and find the lowest cost and best options to an airport near me. You can use Up Hail to find the safe ride fee, minimum fare, base fare, cancellation fee, cost per mile, or cost per minute for different ride services like Uber, Taxi, Lyft. You can also find customer service information, phone numbers, and more. Rates cover zip codes: 28734 and 28744.

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