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 4h 33m.

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 Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 491 km and will cost you around C$ 94. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 1312 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 4h 33m.

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 Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 491 km and will cost you around C$ 94. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 1312 km.

Airlines serving Oak Ridge

Lufthansa
Good (4,599 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,706 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,500 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 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$ 198+
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge - Knoxville
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 227+
Quality Inn Oak Ridge
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 124+
Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 162+
Days Inn by Wyndham Oak Ridge Knoxville
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 104+

Renting a car in Oak Ridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55.