Clarksville travel guide

Clarksville Tourism | Clarksville Guide

You're Going to Love Clarksville

With a population of 132,929, Clarksville is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Clarksville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Clarksville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Glory Restaurant & Silo Park (451 Alfred Thun Rd) and Dock 17 (2231 Madison St) are great picks.

When to visit Clarksville

Clarksville in September
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clarksville in September
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clarksville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Clarksville, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Clarksville

Plane

Although Clarksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 76 km from Clarksville. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clarksville departs from New York and takes around 2h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Clarksville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 66 km from Clarksville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clarksville, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Clarksville takes 295 km and will cost you around $220. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 362 km.

Plane

Although Clarksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 76 km from Clarksville. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clarksville departs from New York and takes around 2h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Clarksville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 66 km from Clarksville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clarksville, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Clarksville takes 295 km and will cost you around $220. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 362 km.

Airlines serving Clarksville

Lufthansa
Good (4,700 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,948 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clarksville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Clarksville Northeast and Best Western Plus Atrium Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clarksville

Most booked hotels in Clarksville

La Quinta Inn & Suites Clarksville
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1810 reviews)
$110+
Baymont by Wyndham Clarksville
2 stars
Excellent (8, 983 reviews)
$73+
Quality Inn Exit 4
2 stars
Good (7.9, 654 reviews)
$99+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Clarksville, TN
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1102 reviews)
$105+
Days Inn by Wyndham Clarksville TN
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1181 reviews)
$76+
Travelodge by Wyndham Clarksville
2 stars
Good (6, 129 reviews)
$43+

Renting a car in Clarksville

Renting a car in Clarksville costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Clarksville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Clarksville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Clarksville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Cube or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clarksville costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Clarksville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Clarksville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Clarksville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Cube or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.