Cortland travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cortland
With a population of 19,204, Cortland is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cortland to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Cortland
If you’re looking for affordable options, Carvers Steakhouse (2177 Clute Rd) and The Lookout at Hope Lake (2177 Clute Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Cortland
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cortland in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cortland, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Cortland
Plane
Although Cortland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), which is located 16 miles from Cortland. Greater Rochester Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cortland departs from New York and takes around 1h 08m.
Car
Another option to get to Cortland is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 170 miles from Cortland. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Cortland using Megabus or Trailways. The most popular bus station is Cortland SUNY Bus, located 0.7 miles from downtown Cortland. Cortland Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.
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Most booked hotels in Cortland
Renting a car in Cortland
Renting a car in Cortland costs $71 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cortland.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cortland (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 Cortland is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.