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 January
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
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.

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.

Airports near Johnson City

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Johnson City

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,260 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,992 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,471 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 $1.48 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 $17.66 and $23.55. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.66 and $23.55. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.