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 Akron and takes around 1h 29m.

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 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 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 Akron and takes around 1h 29m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Cookeville

BNANashville Intl
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Cookeville

Lufthansa
Good (7,953 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,919 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,461 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,659 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,970 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,958 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,292 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,196 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

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Best Western Thunderbird Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 892 reviews)
$84+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1606 reviews)
$79+
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Legacy Inn - Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 501 reviews)
$61+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1264 reviews)
$73+
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Extended Stay Suites Cookeville - Tennessee Tech
2 stars
Good (6.2, 560 reviews)
$50+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 900 reviews)
$64+
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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 $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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.

Best car rental deals in Cookeville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Compact
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