With a population of 29,330, Oak Ridge is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States.
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.
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. The shortest flight to Oak Ridge from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h 03m.
Another option to get to Oak Ridge is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 140 miles from Oak Ridge. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.
You can travel by bus to Oak Ridge using FlixBus or Busbud. From Memphis, the bus ride to Oak Ridge takes 520 miles and will cost you around €130. From Chicago, the ticket costs about €182 for a journey of 940 miles.
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.
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 €11.61 and €15.48. The most frequently booked car type in Oak Ridge is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.