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
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 Budget, 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 Budget, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Johnson City

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Johnson City

Lufthansa
Good (7,980 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,342 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,550 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,961 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 $1.97 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 $23.55 and $31.40. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.55 and $31.40. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.