Oak Ridge travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oak Ridge
With a population of 29,330, Oak Ridge is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Oak Ridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Oak Ridge
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oak Ridge 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 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Oak Ridge, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Oak Ridge
Plane
Although Oak Ridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 21 miles from Oak Ridge. Chattanooga Lovell Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oak Ridge departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.
Car
Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 156 miles from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oak Ridge, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From New York, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 705 miles and will cost you around $201. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 1190 miles.
Airlines serving Oak Ridge
Where to stay in Oak Ridge
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge, An IHG Hotel and Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Ridge
Most booked hotels in Oak Ridge
Renting a car in Oak Ridge
Renting a car in Oak Ridge costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Oak Ridge.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oak Ridge (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 Oak Ridge is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.