Johnson City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Johnson City

With a population of 63.152, Johnson City is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Johnson City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wellington's Restaurant (1216 W. State of Franklin) and Gourmet and Company (214 E Mountcastle Dr Johnson City, TN) are great picks.

When to visit Johnson City

Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Johnson City in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 142 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Johnson City, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.

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How to Get to Johnson City

Plane

When flying to Johnson City, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 182 km from Johnson City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Johnson City, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 182 km from Johnson City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Johnson City

Airlines serving Johnson City

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Johnson City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Johnson City near University and Holiday Inn Express Johnson City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Johnson City

Hiring a car in Johnson City

Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Johnson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Johnson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.