Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 5 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, 201 Café and Wine Bar (201 Jackson Square) and Calhoun’s Oak Ridge (100 Melton Lake Peninsula) are great picks.

When to visit Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Ridge in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 34 km from Oak Ridge. Chattanooga Lovell Field 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 Oak Ridge departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 251 km from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Oak Ridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 34 km from Oak Ridge. Chattanooga Lovell Field 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 Oak Ridge departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 251 km from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Oak Ridge

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Oak Ridge

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,562 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (921 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,488 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,060 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,051 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,663 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oak Ridge

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville West - Oak Ridge By IHG and Days Inn by Wyndham Oak Ridge Knoxville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Ridge

Most booked hotels in Oak Ridge

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Knoxville Oak Ridge
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 57 reviews)
$136+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville West - Oak Ridge By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 238 reviews)
$104+
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Quality Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville West
2 stars
Good (7.7, 329 reviews)
$60+
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Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville
3 stars
Good (7.5, 606 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Oak Ridge

Renting a car in Oak Ridge costs $52 per day, on average, or $258 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Ridge.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Ridge, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Oak Ridge costs $52 per day, on average, or $258 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Ridge.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Ridge, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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