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$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Ridge in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
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 Halifax and takes around 10h 47m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 34 km from Oak Ridge. The shortest flight to Oak Ridge from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 10h 47m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Oak Ridge

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Oak Ridge

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,840 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,366 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,872 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,145 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,493 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,006 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,905 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,161 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 Days Inn by Wyndham Oak Ridge Knoxville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Ridge

Most booked hotels in Oak Ridge

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge-Knoxville
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
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Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Quality Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville West
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 86+
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Renting a car in Oak Ridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 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$ 18.06 and C$ 24.08. 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$ 1.51 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$ 18.06 and C$ 24.08. 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.