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

Johnson City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Johnson City

With a population of 63,152, Johnson City 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Johnson City has to offer.

When to visit Johnson City

Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Johnson City in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 5.6″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Johnson City, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Johnson City

Plane

When flying to Johnson City, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Johnson City include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Johnson City departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 113 miles from Johnson City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Johnson City, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Johnson City include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Johnson City departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 113 miles from Johnson City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Johnson City

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Johnson City

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,363 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (899 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,477 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,101 reviews)
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Where to stay in Johnson City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Johnson City near University and Holiday Inn Express Johnson City By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Johnson City

Most booked hotels in Johnson City

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Carnegie Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 943 reviews)
$160+
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Holiday Inn Johnson City By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 641 reviews)
$107+
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Red Roof Inn Johnson City
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1242 reviews)
$53+
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Country Inn & Suites, Jonesborough-Johnson City
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1134 reviews)
$79+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City
2 stars
Good (6.7, 491 reviews)
$59+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Johnson City
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 1086 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Johnson City

Renting a car in Johnson City costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Johnson City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Johnson City (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 Johnson City is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Johnson City costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Johnson City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Johnson City (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 Johnson City is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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