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 Shreveport and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Shreveport and takes around 1h 28m.

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 (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,940 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,928 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,990 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,967 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,319 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,200 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

Candlewood Suites Cookeville By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 587 reviews)
$98+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1606 reviews)
$79+
Legacy Inn - Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 501 reviews)
$60+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1264 reviews)
$76+
Extended Stay Suites Cookeville - Tennessee Tech
2 stars
Good (6.2, 560 reviews)
$51+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 900 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Cookeville

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Cookeville.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Cookeville.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.