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
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cookeville in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
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 106 km 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 Fargo and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Cookeville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 286 km from Cookeville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Cookeville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 106 km 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 Fargo and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Cookeville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 286 km from Cookeville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airlines serving Cookeville

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,567 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,084 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,600 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,417 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,085 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cookeville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cookeville By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cookeville

Most booked hotels in Cookeville

Candlewood Suites Cookeville By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 558 reviews)
$85+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1529 reviews)
$85+
Legacy Inn - Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.5, 486 reviews)
$55+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1199 reviews)
$73+
Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1068 reviews)
$44+
Extended Stay Suites Cookeville - Tennessee Tech
2 stars
Good (6.4, 536 reviews)
$48+

Renting a car in Cookeville

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Cookeville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Full-size (Nissan Maxima 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, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Cookeville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Full-size (Nissan Maxima 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, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.