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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wellington's Restaurant (1216 W. State of Franklin) and Gourmet and Company (214 E Mountcastle Dr Johnson City, TN) are great picks.
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″.
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, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Johnson City departs from Flint and takes around 8h 06m.
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 CarWiz and MEGA MC, among others, in Charlotte.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Johnson City near University and Holiday Inn Express Johnson City.
Renting a car in Johnson City costs $68 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA.
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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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