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

Cooperstown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cooperstown

With a population of 1,852, Cooperstown is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cooperstown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Cooperstown

Where to Eat in Cooperstown

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hawkeye Bar & Grill (60 Lake Street) and Glimmerglass (60 Lake St) are great picks.

When to visit Cooperstown

Cooperstown in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cooperstown in November
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cooperstown in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cooperstown, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Cooperstown

Plane

Although Cooperstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 92 km from Cooperstown.

Car

Another option to get to Cooperstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 229 km from Cooperstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Cooperstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 92 km from Cooperstown.

Car

Another option to get to Cooperstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 229 km from Cooperstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Cooperstown

Airlines serving Cooperstown

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,604 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,477 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cooperstown

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cooperstown, with prices from $113 to $447 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cooperstown are about 229% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Cooperstown by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cooperstown

Most booked hotels in Cooperstown

The Railroad Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 268 reviews)
$147+
August Lodge Cooperstown
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 79 reviews)
$159+
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cooperstown
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 49 reviews)
$128+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cooperstown By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 298 reviews)
$122+
Lake View Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 659 reviews)
$102+
Best Western Cooperstown Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1240 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Cooperstown

Renting a car in Cooperstown costs $91 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Cooperstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Cooperstown costs $91 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Cooperstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.