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Where to stay
Renting a car

Knoxville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Knoxville

With a population of 7,313, Knoxville is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Knoxville to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Knoxville

Knoxville in October
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knoxville in October
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Knoxville 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 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Knoxville, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Knoxville

Plane

Although Knoxville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 32 miles from Knoxville. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Knoxville departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Knoxville is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 173 miles from Knoxville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Knoxville, including Greyhound, Bus and Busbud. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Knoxville takes 300 miles and will cost you around $236. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 505 miles.

Plane

Although Knoxville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 32 miles from Knoxville. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Knoxville departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Knoxville is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 173 miles from Knoxville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Knoxville, including Greyhound, Bus and Busbud. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Knoxville takes 300 miles and will cost you around $236. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 505 miles.

Airports near Knoxville

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Knoxville

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,288 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Knoxville

Most booked hotels in Knoxville

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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Knoxville
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 189 reviews)
$130+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 163 reviews)
$132+
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Baymont by Wyndham Pella
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 314 reviews)
$73+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Pella
2 stars
Good (7.8, 255 reviews)
$111+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pella
2 stars
Good (7.2, 174 reviews)
$84+
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Royal Amsterdam Hotel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$239+
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Renting a car in Knoxville

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Knoxville (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Knoxville (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.

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