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

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$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Ridge in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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 7h 15m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 386 km and will cost you around C$ 82. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 264 for a journey of 1497 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 7h 15m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 386 km and will cost you around C$ 82. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 264 for a journey of 1497 km.

Airports near Oak Ridge

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Oak Ridge

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 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 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 Oak Ridge Knoxville
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 124+
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Quality Inn Oak Ridge
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 107+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge-Knoxville
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 218+
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Renting a car in Oak Ridge

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Ridge is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Ridge is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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