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

Johnson City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Johnson City

With a population of 63,152, Johnson City is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Johnson City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Johnson City

Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Johnson City in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 142 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Johnson City, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.

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How to Get to Johnson City

Plane

When flying to Johnson City, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Johnson City from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 14h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 113 miles from Johnson City. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Johnson City, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Johnson City from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 14h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 113 miles from Johnson City. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Johnson City

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Johnson City

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,167 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,808 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,027 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,540 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Johnson City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Johnson City near University and Holiday Inn Express Johnson City By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Johnson City

Most booked hotels in Johnson City

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Carnegie Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Holiday Inn Johnson City By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 112+
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Red Roof Inn Johnson City
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 87+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 68+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Johnson City
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 75+
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Renting a car in Johnson City

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 per litre in Johnson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.48 and C$ 25.97. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Johnson City, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 per litre in Johnson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.48 and C$ 25.97. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Johnson City, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.