Chattanooga travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chattanooga

With a population of 167,674, Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Chattanooga

If you’re looking for affordable options, St. John's Restaurant (1278 Market St.) and J. Alexander's - Chattanooga (2215 Hamilton Place Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Chattanooga

Chattanooga in January
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chattanooga in January
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chattanooga in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Chattanooga, with an average rainfall of 84 mm.

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How to Get to Chattanooga

Plane

When flying to Chattanooga, you’ll arrive at Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chattanooga is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 113 miles from Chattanooga. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chattanooga Bus Station, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Chattanooga. Chattanooga Bus Service is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Chattanooga, you’ll arrive at Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chattanooga is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 113 miles from Chattanooga. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Chattanooga Bus Station, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Chattanooga. Chattanooga Bus Service is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Chattanooga

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,546 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,351 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,322 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chattanooga

From 5-star hotels such as the The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection to great affordable options like the Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place, Chattanooga offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $351 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $598 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include MainStay Suites Chattanooga Hamilton Place and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga-Hamilton Place.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chattanooga

Most booked hotels in Chattanooga

The Read House
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$264+
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chattanooga Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$255+
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$175+
Wingate by Wyndham Chattanooga
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$155+

Hiring a car in Chattanooga

Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Chattanooga is the Budget branch at 1001 Airport Road, which is 6 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Chattanooga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.02 and $28.02. The most frequently booked car type in Chattanooga is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Chattanooga is the Budget branch at 1001 Airport Road, which is 6 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Chattanooga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.02 and $28.02. The most frequently booked car type in Chattanooga is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.