Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 4 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
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Ridge in December
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 140 miles from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Turo and National, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 240 miles and will cost you around £19. From Detroit, the ticket costs about £104 for a journey of 750 miles.

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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 140 miles from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Turo and National, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 240 miles and will cost you around £19. From Detroit, the ticket costs about £104 for a journey of 750 miles.

Airports near Oak Ridge

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Oak Ridge

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,966 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,960 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 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 Hampton 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)
£98+
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Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£67+
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Quality Inn Oak Ridge
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£57+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge-Knoxville
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£118+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Oak Ridge Knoxville
2 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Oak Ridge

Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Oak Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.06 and £10.74. 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 car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Oak Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.06 and £10.74. 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 car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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