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

Gatlinburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gatlinburg

With a population of 3,944, Gatlinburg is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Gatlinburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Gatlinburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Park Grill (1110 Parkway) and Ole Red Gatlinburg (511 Parkway) are great picks.

When to visit Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatlinburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gatlinburg in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °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 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gatlinburg, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Gatlinburg

Plane

Although Gatlinburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 28 miles from Gatlinburg. Greenville 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 Gatlinburg departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Gatlinburg is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 144 miles from Gatlinburg. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatlinburg using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Gatlinburg takes 240 miles and will cost you around $59. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $191 for a journey of 930 miles.

Plane

Although Gatlinburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 28 miles from Gatlinburg. Greenville 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 Gatlinburg departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Gatlinburg is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 144 miles from Gatlinburg. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatlinburg using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Gatlinburg takes 240 miles and will cost you around $59. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $191 for a journey of 930 miles.

Airports near Gatlinburg

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Gatlinburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gatlinburg

Average rates range from around $209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $377 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Laurel Inn Condominium and Gatlinburg River Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gatlinburg, with prices from $9 to $949 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gatlinburg are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Gatlinburg by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Gatlinburg

Most booked hotels in Gatlinburg

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Riverstone Condo Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1891 reviews)
$179+
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Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1720 reviews)
$200+
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Dollywood's DreamMore Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2002 reviews)
$266+
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Greystone Lodge On The River
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1608 reviews)
$186+
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Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2374 reviews)
$108+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 761 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Gatlinburg

Renting a car in Gatlinburg costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Knoxville McGhee Tyson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gatlinburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Gatlinburg is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gatlinburg costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Knoxville McGhee Tyson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gatlinburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Gatlinburg is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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