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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Middlesboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Middlesboro

With a population of 10,730, Middlesboro is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Middlesboro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Middlesboro

Middlesboro in May
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Middlesboro in May
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Middlesboro in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 5.2″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Middlesboro, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Middlesboro

Plane

Although Middlesboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 57 miles from Middlesboro. Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Middlesboro departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Middlesboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Middlesboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Middlesboro using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Middlesboro takes 240 miles and will cost you around $59. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $191 for a journey of 930 miles.

Plane

Although Middlesboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 57 miles from Middlesboro. Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Middlesboro departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Middlesboro is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 187 miles from Middlesboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Middlesboro using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Middlesboro takes 240 miles and will cost you around $59. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $191 for a journey of 930 miles.

Airports near Middlesboro

TRIBlountville Tri Cities TN/VA
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Middlesboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
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Where to stay in Middlesboro

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Middlesboro and Sleep Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Middlesboro

Most booked hotels in Middlesboro

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Olde Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 114 reviews)
$154+
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Holiday Inn Express Middlesboro
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 269 reviews)
$132+
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Sleep Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 404 reviews)
$114+
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Econo Lodge Middlesboro
2 stars
Good (7.9, 333 reviews)
$96+
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Cumberland Gap Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 25 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Middlesboro

Renting a car in Middlesboro costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Middlesboro.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Middlesboro (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. The most frequently booked car type in Middlesboro is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Middlesboro costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Middlesboro.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Middlesboro (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. The most frequently booked car type in Middlesboro is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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