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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oak Ridge has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oak Ridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, 201 Café and Wine Bar (201 Jackson Square) and Calhoun’s Oak Ridge (100 Melton Lake Peninsula) are great picks.

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 21 miles from Oak Ridge. The shortest flight to Oak Ridge from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 7h 11m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

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. The shortest flight to Oak Ridge from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 7h 11m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Oak Ridge

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Oak Ridge

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,416 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,767 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,105 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,437 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,527 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,929 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,589 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,219 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 Knoxville West - Oak Ridge By IHG and Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Ridge

Most booked hotels in Oak Ridge

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Oak Ridge Knoxville
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge-Knoxville
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Quality Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville West
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
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Renting a car in Oak Ridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 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$ 21.02 and C$ 28.03. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Ridge, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 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$ 21.02 and C$ 28.03. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oak Ridge, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.