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

Lenoir City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lenoir City

With a population of 8,642, Lenoir City 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 Lenoir City has to offer.

When to visit Lenoir City

Lenoir City in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lenoir City in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lenoir City 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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Lenoir City, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Lenoir City

Plane

When flying to Lenoir City, you’ll arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lenoir City include American Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Lenoir City departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Lenoir City is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 141 miles from Lenoir City. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Lenoir City, you’ll arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lenoir City include American Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Lenoir City departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Lenoir City is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 141 miles from Lenoir City. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airlines serving Lenoir City

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,612 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,482 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lenoir City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SureStay by Best Western Lenoir City and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lenoir City (Knoxville Area) By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lenoir City

Most booked hotels in Lenoir City

Hilton Knoxville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 482 reviews)
$132+
Econo Lodge Lenoir City - Knoxville Area
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 400 reviews)
$73+
Hampton Inn Lenoir City
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 146 reviews)
$128+
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Airport Alcoa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 171 reviews)
$112+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lenoir City (Knoxville Area) By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 264 reviews)
$87+
La Quinta Inn Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1164 reviews)
$74+

Renting a car in Lenoir City

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Lenoir City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lenoir City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Lenoir City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lenoir City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.