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

Oak Ridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oak Ridge

With a population of 29,330, Oak Ridge 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oak Ridge has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oak Ridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, 201 Café and Wine Bar (201 Jackson Square) and Calhoun’s Oak Ridge (100 Melton Lake Peninsula) are great picks.

When to visit Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 386
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oak Ridge in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 386
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oak Ridge in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Oak Ridge, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Oak Ridge

Plane

Although Oak Ridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 21 miles from Oak Ridge.

Plane

Although Oak Ridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 21 miles from Oak Ridge.

Airports near Oak Ridge

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Oak Ridge

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (940 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,488 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,065 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,680 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,901 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oak Ridge

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville West - Oak Ridge By IHG and Days Inn by Wyndham Oak Ridge Knoxville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Ridge

Hiring a car in Oak Ridge

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in Oak Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oak Ridge, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in Oak Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oak Ridge, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.