With a population of 29,330, Oak Ridge is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States.
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.
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.
Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 226 km from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.
You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using FlixBus or Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 491 km and will cost you around $108. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $152 for a journey of 1094 km.
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.
Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.82 and $27.76. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Ridge is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (RAM Pickup or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.