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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Johnson City has to offer.

When to visit Johnson City

Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 30m.

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 CarWiz, 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 30m.

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 CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Johnson City

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Johnson City

Lufthansa
Good (8,085 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,063 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,871 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,846 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,235 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,558 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,534 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,876 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,940 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 981 reviews)
$154+
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Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 103 reviews)
$79+
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Holiday Inn Johnson City By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 674 reviews)
$87+
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Country Inn & Suites, Jonesborough-Johnson City
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1156 reviews)
$77+
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Red Roof Inn Johnson City
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1271 reviews)
$55+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Johnson City
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1130 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Johnson City

Renting a car in Johnson City costs $56 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Johnson City.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Johnson City, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Johnson City costs $56 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Johnson City.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Johnson City, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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