Knoxville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Knoxville
With a population of 178.874, Knoxville 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 Knoxville has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Knoxville
Where to Eat in Knoxville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Connors Steak & Seafood - Knoxville (10915 Turkey Drive) and The Chop House - W. Knoxville (9700 Kingston Pike) are great picks.
When to visit Knoxville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Knoxville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Knoxville, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Knoxville
Plane
When flying to Knoxville, you’ll arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Knoxville include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Knoxville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 28m.
Car
Another option to get to Knoxville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 249 km from Knoxville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Knoxville
Where to stay in Knoxville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG and Comfort Suites Knoxville East. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Knoxville, with prices from $50 to $442 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Knoxville are about 56% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Knoxville
Most booked hotels in Knoxville
Renting a car in Knoxville
Renting a car in Knoxville costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Knoxville is the Hertz branch at 6285 Clinton Highway, which is 9 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Knoxville.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Knoxville is Premium (Jaguar F-Pace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.