Cookeville travel guide

Cookeville Tourism | Cookeville Guide

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. Cookeville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cookeville

Cookeville in November
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cookeville in November
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cookeville departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 09m.

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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cookeville, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Cookeville takes 183 miles and will cost you around $220. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 295 miles.

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 American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cookeville departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 09m.

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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cookeville, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Cookeville takes 183 miles and will cost you around $220. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 295 miles.

Airlines serving Cookeville

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,575 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,719 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,593 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,547 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cookeville

Most booked hotels in Cookeville

Candlewood Suites Cookeville
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 555 reviews)
$118+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1099 reviews)
$110+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 957 reviews)
$86+
Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 299 reviews)
$103+
Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7, 703 reviews)
$54+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 481 reviews)
$50+

Renting a car in Cookeville

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Nashville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Nashville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.