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

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.

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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

Knoxville in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knoxville in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Knoxville

Plane

When flying to Knoxville, you’ll arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 11 miles 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 Jacksonville and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Knoxville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 155 miles from Knoxville. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Knoxville Bus Terminal - 100 E Magnolia Ave, located 0.8 miles from downtown Knoxville. Knoxville is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Knoxville, you’ll arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 11 miles 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 Jacksonville and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Knoxville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 155 miles from Knoxville. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Knoxville Bus Terminal - 100 E Magnolia Ave, located 0.8 miles from downtown Knoxville. Knoxville is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Knoxville

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Knoxville

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,768 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,211 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,244 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,507 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,846 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,054 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,498 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,087 reviews)
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Where to stay in Knoxville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains By IHG and MainStay Suites Knoxville North I-75.

Most popular hotel in Knoxville by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Knoxville

Most booked hotels in Knoxville

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Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1650 reviews)
$121+
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Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1097 reviews)
$160+
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Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1311 reviews)
$136+
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Hilton Knoxville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 489 reviews)
$146+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 688 reviews)
$99+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1628 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Knoxville

Renting a car in Knoxville costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Knoxville is the Budget branch at 8014 Kingston Pike, which is 7 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Knoxville.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Knoxville, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Knoxville costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Knoxville is the Budget branch at 8014 Kingston Pike, which is 7 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Knoxville.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Knoxville, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Knoxville

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$36/day

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