Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cookeville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cookeville

With a population of 30,435, Cookeville 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cookeville has to offer.

When to visit Cookeville

Cookeville in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cookeville in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cookeville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Cookeville, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Cookeville

Plane

Although Cookeville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 66 miles from Cookeville. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cookeville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Cookeville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 178 miles from Cookeville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Cookeville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 66 miles from Cookeville. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cookeville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Cookeville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 178 miles from Cookeville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airlines serving Cookeville

Lufthansa
Good (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,499 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,371 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,036 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,813 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,321 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cookeville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Cookeville and Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cookeville

Most booked hotels in Cookeville

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 175 reviews)
$141+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1649 reviews)
$91+
Legacy Inn - Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.4, 512 reviews)
$54+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1282 reviews)
$87+
Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1109 reviews)
$59+
Extended Stay Suites Cookeville - Tennessee Tech
2 stars
Good (6.1, 568 reviews)
$49+

Renting a car in Cookeville

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Cookeville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Cookeville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.