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. Kingsport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chop House - Kingsport (1704 N. Eastman Road) and The Reserve (201 E. Center Street) are great picks.
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″.
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 Aeromexico, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Kingsport departs from Chicago and takes around 4h 18m.
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 Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge and Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport Tricities Airport.
Renting a car in Kingsport costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Kingsport.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kingsport is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.