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
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knoxville in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 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 32m.

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 Ace and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Knoxville, located 6 km from downtown Knoxville. Knoxville Bus Terminal - 100 E Magnolia Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city center.

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 32m.

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 Ace and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Knoxville, located 6 km from downtown Knoxville. Knoxville Bus Terminal - 100 E Magnolia Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Knoxville

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Knoxville

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,692 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,099 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,893 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,493 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,692 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Knoxville, with prices from $47 to $741 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Knoxville are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, 1641 reviews)
$121+
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Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1094 reviews)
$153+
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Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1308 reviews)
$135+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville-North-I-75 Exit 112 By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 685 reviews)
$97+
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Best Western Plus Knoxville Cedar Bluff
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1630 reviews)
$104+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alcoa (Knoxville Airport) By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 419 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Knoxville

Renting a car in Knoxville costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 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 12 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Knoxville.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Knoxville is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Knoxville costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 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 12 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Knoxville.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Knoxville is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Knoxville

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

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$36/day

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