Knoxville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Knoxville
With a population of 178,874, Knoxville is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Knoxville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Knoxville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe 4 (4 Market Square) and Knox Mason - Knoxville (507 S Gay St) are great picks.
When to visit Knoxville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Knoxville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Knoxville, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Knoxville
Plane
When flying to Knoxville, you’ll arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Knoxville include Frontier, Allegiant Air and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Knoxville departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Knoxville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 155 miles from Knoxville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Knoxville. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Knoxville takes 675 miles and will cost you around $114. From New York, the ticket costs about $200 for a journey of 1130 miles. The most popular bus station is Knoxville Bus Terminal - 100 E Magnolia Ave, located 0.8 miles from downtown Knoxville. Knoxville Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Knoxville
Where to stay in Knoxville
Average rates range from around $201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $351 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites East and Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Knoxville
Most booked hotels in Knoxville
Renting a car in Knoxville
Renting a car in Knoxville costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Knoxville is the Budget branch at 5535 Clinton Highway, which is 5 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Knoxville.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Knoxville (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. Compact (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Knoxville, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.