Townsend travel guide
Townsend Tourism | Townsend Guide
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, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Townsend departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.
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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Townsend using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Newark, the bus ride to Townsend takes 1105 miles and will cost you around $160. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 1315 miles.
Airlines serving Townsend
Where to stay in Townsend
Average rates range from around $267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $297 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
Renting a car in Townsend costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Knoxville McGhee Tyson.
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.