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.

Where to Eat in Cooperstown

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hawkeye Bar & Grill (60 Lake Street) and 1909 (60 Lake St) are great picks.

When to visit Cooperstown

Cooperstown in April
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cooperstown in April
Estimated hotel price
$148
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 57 miles from Cooperstown.

Car

Another option to get to Cooperstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 143 miles from Cooperstown. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Cooperstown’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Cooperstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 57 miles from Cooperstown.

Car

Another option to get to Cooperstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 143 miles from Cooperstown. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Cooperstown’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cooperstown

Airlines serving Cooperstown

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cooperstown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hickory Grove Motor Inn and Lake Front Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cooperstown

Most booked hotels in Cooperstown

The Otesaga Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 73 reviews)
$281+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cooperstown
2 stars
Excellent (9, 39 reviews)
$153+
Lake View Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 539 reviews)
$89+
Lake 'N Pines Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 289 reviews)
$98+
August Lodge Cooperstown
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 55 reviews)
$148+
Best Western Cooperstown Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 975 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Cooperstown

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.