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

Kingsport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kingsport

With a population of 48,205, Kingsport 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 Kingsport has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kingsport

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chop House - Kingsport (1704 N. Eastman Road) and Meadows (1901 Meadowview Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Kingsport

Kingsport in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kingsport in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingsport in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Kingsport, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Kingsport

Plane

When flying to Kingsport, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kingsport include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Kingsport departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kingsport is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 133 miles from Kingsport. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Kingsport, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kingsport include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Kingsport departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kingsport is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 133 miles from Kingsport. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Kingsport

AVLAsheville Regional
TRIBlountville Tri Cities TN/VA
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Kingsport

Lufthansa
Good (8,143 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,122 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,006 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,670 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,526 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,794 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,959 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,671 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kingsport

Average rates range from around $400 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingsport-Meadowview I-26 By IHG and Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport Tricities Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kingsport

Most booked hotels in Kingsport

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Hampton Inn Kingsport
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 215 reviews)
$159+
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Comfort Suites Kingsport South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 543 reviews)
$102+
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Red Roof Inn Kingsport
2 stars
Good (6.9, 626 reviews)
$57+
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La Quinta by Wyndham Kingsport Tri Cities Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 902 reviews)
$75+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Kingsport /I-81
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 265 reviews)
$61+
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Americourt Extended Stays
2 stars
Okay (4, 437 reviews)
$41+
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Renting a car in Kingsport

Renting a car in Kingsport costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Kingsport.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Kingsport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kingsport, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kingsport costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Kingsport.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Kingsport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kingsport, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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