Townsend travel guide
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You're Going to Love Townsend
With a population of 452, Townsend is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Townsend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Townsend
When to visit Townsend
How to Get to Townsend
Plane
Although Townsend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 16 miles from Townsend. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Townsend departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Townsend is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 137 miles from Townsend. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Greyhound operates bus routes to Townsend.
Airlines serving Townsend
Where to stay in Townsend
Average rates range from around $265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $351 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Townsend
Most booked hotels in Townsend
Renting a car in Townsend
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Townsend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.