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Tonight
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Tomorrow
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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18 Sept - 20 Sept
In two weeks
25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Highlands cheap hotels

A rustic cabin with a metal roof, a deck with Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a bed, a small table, and a chair.
A rustic cabin with a sloped metal roof, large windows, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

1. Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn
Highlands
United States
Erin
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Outpost Inn
A forested area with a fire pit and wooden chairs.
A room with a desk, two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious living area with a large window, a wooden dining table, and a cozy seating arrangement.

2. Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Highlands
United States
David
AU$305
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mural of a lake and mountains on the wall.
A lobby with a reception desk, blue seating, and a large glass door leading outside.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifebuoy against a blue wall.
A long, narrow hotel corridor with wooden flooring, doors on both sides, and a water dispenser on the right.

3. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
Dillard
United States
Tony
AU$106
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
A long dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, flanked by wooden chairs.
A rustic living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a patterned sofa, and antler decorations.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter with stools, and a view of the outdoors through windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, a decorative headboard, and a window with a view of the outside.

4. Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House
Downtown Highlands
United States
david
AU$299
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Highlander Mountain House
A wooden deck with a camera on a tripod, overlooking a mountainous landscape with lush greenery.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden bar, and seating arrangements.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, high ceilings, and large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with a table and bench, and a window offering a view of trees.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Sapphire
United States
Robert
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling fan, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a red cushion, and a painting on the wall.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a bench.
A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.

6. Carolina Motel

Carolina Motel
Franklin
United States
Clarence
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Carolina Motel
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.
A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

7. Quality Inn Franklin

Quality Inn Franklin
Franklin
United States
Nancy
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Quality Inn Franklin
A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk, a chair, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and various appliances.

8. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Franklin
United States
Victor
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
A large, rustic building with a stone facade, a covered garage, and a classic car parked in front.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A stone-walled dining area with a menu board, wooden ceiling, and a view through a window.
A dining area with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

9. Dillard House

Dillard House
Dillard
United States
Laura
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Dillard House
A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a fruit basket.
A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a red carpet, a framed botanical print, and a map on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a desk, a television displaying a news channel, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

10. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Dillard
United States
Tina
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
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What is Highlands like for travellers on a budget?
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When is the best time for a budget trip to Highlands?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Highlands, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Highlands is 1737 mm.
What is there to see and do in Highlands?
Highlands draws tourists with its majestic mountain views and hiking trails, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with activities that cost little or nothing at all. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls or Whiteside Mountain.
How can I get to Highlands and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Highlands can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is 45.6 mi (73.4 km) from the centre in Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). Highlands might not have very many public transport choices so renting a car could be an economical alternative to explore more of the area.

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