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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Johnson City has to offer.

Where to Eat in Johnson City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wellington's Restaurant (1216 W. State of Franklin) and Gourmet and Company (214 E Mountcastle Dr Johnson City, TN) are great picks.

When to visit Johnson City

Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
£86
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. The shortest flight to Johnson City from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 25m.

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 Alamo, 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. The shortest flight to Johnson City from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 25m.

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 Alamo, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Johnson City

Airlines serving Johnson City

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,961 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,864 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnson City

Most booked hotels in Johnson City

Carnegie Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£124+
Holiday Inn Johnson City
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Red Roof Inn Johnson City
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£61+
Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£53+
Baymont Inn & Suites Johnson City
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
£54+

Hiring a car in Johnson City

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in Johnson City is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.