Kingsport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kingsport

With a population of 48,205, Kingsport is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kingsport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kingsport

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chop House - Kingsport (1704 N. Eastman Road) and The Reserve (201 E. Center Street) are great picks.

When to visit Kingsport

Kingsport in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingsport in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingsport 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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Kingsport, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Kingsport

Plane

When flying to Kingsport, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kingsport include Allegiant Air, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kingsport departs from Chicago and takes around 4h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Kingsport is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 133 miles from Kingsport. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Kingsport, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kingsport include Allegiant Air, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kingsport departs from Chicago and takes around 4h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Kingsport is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 133 miles from Kingsport. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Airlines serving Kingsport

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 Kingsport

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge and Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport Tricities Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kingsport

Most booked hotels in Kingsport

Hampton Inn Kingsport
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 154 reviews)
$182+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingsport-Meadowview I-26
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 246 reviews)
$145+
Comfort Suites Kingsport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 339 reviews)
$134+
Meadowview Conference Resort & Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8, 166 reviews)
$142+
Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport Tricities Airport
2 stars
Good (7.4, 361 reviews)
$95+
Travel Inn Kingsport
2 stars
Okay (4.2, 184 reviews)
$49+

Renting a car in Kingsport

Renting a car in Kingsport costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Kingsport.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kingsport (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 Kingsport is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kingsport costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Kingsport.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kingsport (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 Kingsport is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.