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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oak Ridge to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Ridge in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oak Ridge in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Oak Ridge, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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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 34 km from Oak Ridge. The shortest flight to Oak Ridge from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 251 km from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 330 km and will cost you around C$ 55. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about C$ 127 for a journey of 2116 km.

Plane

Although Oak Ridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 34 km from Oak Ridge. The shortest flight to Oak Ridge from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 251 km from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 330 km and will cost you around C$ 55. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about C$ 127 for a journey of 2116 km.

Airlines serving Oak Ridge

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,353 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
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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

Hampton Inn Oak Ridge Knoxville
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge - Knoxville
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 228+
Quality Inn Oak Ridge
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 165+
Days Inn by Wyndham Oak Ridge Knoxville
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
C$ 116+

Renting a car in Oak Ridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Ridge is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre 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 C$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Ridge is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.