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
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnson City in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Johnson City from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 12h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 113 miles from Johnson City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Johnson City, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Johnson City from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 12h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Johnson City is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 113 miles from Johnson City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Johnson City

Airlines serving Johnson City

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,650 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (476 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 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.

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)
C$ 208+
Holiday Inn Johnson City
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
Red Roof Inn Johnson City
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 105+
Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 91+
Baymont Inn & Suites Johnson City
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 92+

Renting a car in Johnson City

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Johnson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. 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 rental cars (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Johnson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. 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 rental cars (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.