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

Knoxville in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knoxville in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.

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

You can travel by bus to Knoxville using Greyhound or FlixBus. 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.

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 Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.

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

You can travel by bus to Knoxville using Greyhound or FlixBus. 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

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (760 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (485 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,322 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
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Where to stay in Knoxville

Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $338 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

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1445 reviews)
$148+
Hilton Knoxville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 321 reviews)
$165+
Luxbury Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 379 reviews)
$86+
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 180 reviews)
$175+
Hilton Knoxville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 708 reviews)
$140+
Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville/Cedar Bluff
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2981 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Knoxville

Renting a car in Knoxville costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Knoxville.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Knoxville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Knoxville costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Knoxville.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Knoxville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.