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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 Flint and takes around 1h 35m.

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 Flint and takes around 1h 35m.

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.

Airports near Cookeville

BNANashville Intl
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Cookeville

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,307 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,562 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,928 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,208 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,182 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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Holiday Inn Cookeville By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 178 reviews)
$120+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1603 reviews)
$76+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.5, 688 reviews)
$53+
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Legacy Inn - Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.5, 501 reviews)
$59+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1263 reviews)
$69+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (6, 900 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Cookeville

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Cookeville.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cookeville, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Cookeville.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cookeville, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Cookeville

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Economy
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