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.
Activities & attractions in Johnson City
Where to Eat in Johnson City
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.
When to visit Johnson City
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″.
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 Aeromexico, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Johnson City departs from Chicago and takes around 4h 18m.
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 Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Airlines serving Johnson City
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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Johnson City
Most booked hotels in Johnson City
Renting a car in Johnson City
Renting a car in Johnson City costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Johnson City.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.