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

Townsend travel guide

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You're Going to Love Townsend

With a population of 452, Townsend is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Townsend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Townsend

Townsend in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Townsend in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Townsend

Plane

Although Townsend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 16 miles from Townsend. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Townsend departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsend is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 137 miles from Townsend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Townsend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 16 miles from Townsend. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Townsend departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsend is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 137 miles from Townsend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Townsend

AVLAsheville Regional
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Townsend

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,487 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Townsend

Most booked hotels in Townsend

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Dancing Bear Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, 299 reviews)
$228+
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Townsend River Breeze Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 514 reviews)
$97+
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Highland Manor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1043 reviews)
$121+
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Tremont Lodge & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1498 reviews)
$103+
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Best Western Cades Cove Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1485 reviews)
$74+
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Townsend Gateway Inn
2 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$79+
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Renting a car in Townsend

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Townsend (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 Townsend is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Townsend (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 Townsend is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.