Kingsport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kingsport
With a population of 48,205, Kingsport is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kingsport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Kingsport
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chop House - Kingsport (1704 N. Eastman Road) and The Reserve (201 E. Center Street) are great picks.
When to visit Kingsport
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kingsport 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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Kingsport, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Kingsport
Plane
When flying to Kingsport, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kingsport include Allegiant Air, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Kingsport departs from Chicago and takes around 4h 19m.
Car
Another option to get to Kingsport is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 213 km from Kingsport. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Airports near Kingsport
Airlines serving Kingsport
Where to stay in Kingsport
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge and Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport Tricities Airport.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kingsport
Most booked hotels in Kingsport
Renting a car in Kingsport
Renting a car in Kingsport costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Kingsport.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kingsport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kingsport is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.