With a population of 3,944, Gatlinburg is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Gatlinburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Park Grill (1110 Parkway) and Ole Red Gatlinburg (511 Parkway) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gatlinburg in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gatlinburg, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
Although Gatlinburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 28 miles from Gatlinburg. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gatlinburg departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.
Another option to get to Gatlinburg is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 144 miles from Gatlinburg. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
You can travel by bus to Gatlinburg using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Newark, the bus ride to Gatlinburg takes 1105 miles and will cost you around $160. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 1315 miles.
Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gatlinburg Town Square by Exploria Resorts and Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel.
Renting a car in Gatlinburg costs $78 per day, on average, or $157 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, 4% more expensive than at Knoxville McGhee Tyson.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gatlinburg (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. The most frequently booked car type in Gatlinburg is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.