Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 23 days in order to fully appreciate everything Johnson City has to offer.

When to visit Johnson City

Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 12 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 113 miles 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 12 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Airports near Johnson City

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Johnson City

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,890 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,601 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,251 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,512 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,511 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,907 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 By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Johnson City

Hiring a car in Johnson City

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.01 and $32.01. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.01 and $32.01. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.