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. Oak Ridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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″.
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 Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.
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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville and Days Inn by Wyndham Oak Ridge Knoxville.
Renting a car in Oak Ridge costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Ridge.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Ridge, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.