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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oak Ridge to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Oak Ridge
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.
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 34 km from Oak Ridge. The shortest flight to Oak Ridge from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 38m.
Car
Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 226 km from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Pittsburgh, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 1642 km and will cost you around $226. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 2116 km.
Airlines serving Oak Ridge
Where to stay in Oak Ridge
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge, An IHG Hotel and Comfort Inn Oak Ridge - Knoxville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oak Ridge
Hiring a car in Oak Ridge
Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Ridge is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.