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
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
$174
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

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Johnson City

KLM
Good (1,495 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,929 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,219 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,502 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,503 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 $1.96 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 $23.41 and $31.21. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.41 and $31.21. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.