Watertown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Watertown
With a population of 27,023, Watertown is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Watertown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Watertown
If you’re looking for affordable options, 1025 Ruyi Japanese Steak House (1025 Arsenal St) and Red Lobster - Watertown (20831 State Route 3) are great picks.
When to visit Watertown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watertown in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Watertown, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Watertown
Plane
When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Watertown (ART), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Charleston and takes around 7h 19m.
Train
The train station in Watertown is called Watertown Bus Terminal - 540 State St, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 167 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Buffalo.
Bus
Watertown’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Watertown
Where to stay in popular areas of Watertown
Most booked hotels in Watertown
Renting a car in Watertown
Renting a car in Watertown costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 54% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Watertown (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 Watertown is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Watertown
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$59/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$71/day