Oak Ridge travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oak Ridge
With a population of 29,330, Oak Ridge is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oak Ridge has to offer.
Where to Eat in Oak Ridge
If you’re looking for affordable options, Calhoun’s Oak Ridge (100 Melton Lake Peninsula) and 201 Café and Wine Bar (201 Jackson Square) are great picks.
When to visit Oak Ridge
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oak Ridge in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Oak Ridge, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Oak Ridge
Plane
Although Oak Ridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 21 miles from Oak Ridge. Chattanooga Lovell Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Ridge departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 156 miles from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Ridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 930 miles and will cost you around $65. From North Miami Beach, the ticket costs about $249 for a journey of 1390 miles.
Airlines serving Oak Ridge
Where to stay in Oak Ridge
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge, An IHG Hotel and Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Ridge
Most booked hotels in Oak Ridge
Renting a car in Oak Ridge
Renting a car in Oak Ridge costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Ridge.
Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Oak Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Ridge, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.