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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 18h 21m.
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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 330 km and will cost you around €42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about €93 for a journey of 1038 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 €0.97 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 €11.59 and €15.45. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Ridge is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (RAM Pickup or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.